Dmk objects to keralas stand on mullaperiyar dam controversy 15 jul, 2016, 02. The mullaperiyar dam, located in kerala but operated by tamil nadu, is a bone of contention between both. Mullaperiyar dam is located on the periyar river in kerala. In the context of the mullaperiyar dam controversy in southern india, this article seeks to analyze the discourses generated by media for reflexive modernization as also the ideological premises. Plea seeks stay on release of rajinikanths film lingaa. Find information about mullaperiyar dam including location, type, operated by, lat long, capacity, purpose, height, length, and type of spillway gates etc. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. Exemplifying the critical trend in cultural studies, this article analyzes why roys powerful criticism of indian democracy was misread, by situating the debate in the. The mullaperiyar dam is a gravity dam made with concrete prepared from limestone and surkhi burnt brick powder, and faced with rubble. Mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river in the indian state of kerala it is located 881 m 2,890 ft above mean sea level, on the cardamom hills of the western ghats in thekkady, idukki district of kerala, south india. Request pdf the mullaperiyar interbasin water transfer, water conflicts, and dam safety this paper provides an overview on the mullaperiyar dam controversy and the broader issue of dam safety. Sardar sarovar dam controversy a case study research india. Why kerala and tamil nadu have fought for decades over the mullaperiyar dam a supreme court order to set up three panels for a. Assessment to delay construction by 10 years of this controversial dam.
The mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river in the indian state of kerala it is located 881 m 2,890 ft. The dam on river narmada was meant for the welfare of four states namelygujrat. Chennai, jul 15 dmk today objected to kerala s stand on the mullaperiyar dam controversy, as party chief m karunanidhi questioned the political contradiction of the neighbouring states chief. It was constructed between 1887 and 1895 by john pennycuick and also reached in an agreement to divert water eastwards to the madras presidency area. The construction of large dams is one of the most costly and controversial forms of. Dmk objects to keralas stand on mullaperiyar dam controversy. The main components and findings of the wcd global. The dam on river narmada was meant for the welfare of four states namely gujrat. This paper can be downloaded without charge from the social science. Kerala reiterates demand for new dam despite adverse report. Most of the controversy has addressed the size and construction of the sardar. Discussing large dams in asia after the world commission on. It is true that the mullaperiyar dam was commissioned as part of a lease deed signed in 1886 to divert the waters of the periyar for irrigation in.
Everything you want to know about the mullaperiyar dam. The broken mullaperiyar dam can also damage periyar national park and periyar tiger reserve. Gravity dams use their weight and the force of gravity to support the reservoir and remain stable. Idduki is the largest source of hydroelectricity in kerala. Without raising water level in this dam, we cannot sustain our agriculture and drinking water requirement. Mullaperiyar dam disaster mullapperiyar dam danger video. December 1979 are available at accessed 29 july 2010 and.
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