Kerala in favour of dam at Mullaperiyar: Minister
Kerala has clarified that it is proposing a new dam at Mullaperiyar on grounds of apprehension about safety of existing dam.
By ET Bureau | Updated:
CHENNAI: Kerala water resources minister PJ Joseph has clarified in the state assembly today that the state was in favour of a new dam at Mullaperiyar on the Kerala-TN border, because of apprehension about the safety of the existing dam.
The minister has requested the Tamil Nadu government to take a humanitarian view of the proposal for a new dam, pointing out that the lives of about 3 million people will be in danger on account of the
existing dam which is more than a century old.
Joseph said Kerala was willing to hold talks with Tamil Nadu regarding the issue for an amicable solution. Tamil Nadu’s reaction on the new development is awaited.
The minister has requested the Tamil Nadu government to take a humanitarian view of the proposal for a new dam, pointing out that the lives of about 3 million people will be in danger on account of the
existing dam which is more than a century old.
Joseph said Kerala was willing to hold talks with Tamil Nadu regarding the issue for an amicable solution. Tamil Nadu’s reaction on the new development is awaited.
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