Tamil nadukerala dam row alternatively india dam row is an ongoing row and the long legal battle between the indian states of tamil nadu and kerala about the mullaperiyar dam on the periyar river. His statement comes in the context of vijayans comment that the supreme courtappointed expert committees report stating that the dam is strong cannot be ignored. From the periyar power station, the water is let out into vairavanar river and then to suruliyar and from suruliyar to vaigai dam. Jul 15, 2016 mullaperiyar dam is located on the periyar river in kerala. The structure has been a constant source of tension between kerala and tamil nadu since the 1960s. The plea has stated that the lease deed in question was entered into.
Mullaperiyar dam issue water and politics water and. Gravity dams use their weight and the force of gravity to support the reservoir and. The dam is located on the confluence of the mullayar and periyar rivers inkeralas idukki district. It was constructed between 1887 and 1895 by the british government to divert water eastwards to the madras presidency area presentday tamil nadu. The long term mullaperiyar dam dispute is causing multilateral damage in agricultural, socioeconomical and industrial sector from both the states.
Mulla periyar dam issue department of water resources. When water level rose in periyar in 2019, the water level in mullaperiyar was only 1. Mulla periyar dam issue department of water resources, rd. Mullaperiyar dam issul upsc current affairs netmock. Anand in 2012, said the dam is structurally and hydrologically safe, and tamil nadu can raise the water level. He also shows how water wars will become a major issue not just between states. Know all about the mullaperiyar dam dispute textbooq. The conflict between the two southern most states of india, kerala and tamil nadu over mullaperiyar dam issue is for safety and water. Story of the mullaperiyar dam caught in the kerala flood. Thus the dam issue has much space for the party leaders in the local politics both in kerala and tamil nadu. The supervisory committee of the mullaperiyar dam will have to issue necessary directions on three core issues concerning the dam s safety, a bench of the apex court, headed by justice a m.
Jan 31, 2007 s n sadasivans book river disputes in india kerala rivers under siege, has given ballast to their arguments. Mullaperiyar dam issue in kerala facts, controversy and disputes history of mullaperiyar dam in kerala along with facts, disputes and controversy between tamilnadu and kerala is given here. Hydropolitical vulnerability is defined as the risk of political dispute over shared water systems. Mullaperiyar dam thekkady 2021 what to know before you go. Vm sudheeran wants allparty meeting 09 jun, 2016, 12. Mar 17, 2021 the supreme court on tuesday ordered the mullaperiyar dam supervisory committee to issue necessary directionssteps on three core issues concerning the dam s safety. May 07, 2014 courts finding the earlier judgment of this court given on 27. The history of the construction of the dam goes back to the colonial times when a need was identified to divert the waters of the periyar river. The issue that has been making headlines in the last few days has been that of the continuing debate between the states of kerala and tamil nadu over the mullaperiyar dam. A dam steeped in history and controversy the hindu. Tamil nadu which demands to store water up to 142 feet. Mullaperiyar the oldest gravity dam built on 1896 is still running even aftr its expiry date of 50 year. In regard to the dam safety issue of mullaperiyar between the states of kerala and tamil nadu. Constructed between 1887 and 1895, the dam redirected the river to flow towards the bay of bengal, instead of the arabian sea and provide water to the arid rain region of madurai in madras presidency.
Mullaperiyar did not cause flood in kerala, tn tells sc. Dec, 2011 mullaperiyar dam issue in kerala facts, controversy and disputes history of mullaperiyar dam in kerala along with facts, disputes and controversy between tamilnadu and kerala is given here. He also shows how water wars will become a major issue not just between states, but. This book is a mustread to understand the importance of resolving a. Mullaperiyar dam thekkady 2021 what to know before you. Gravity dams use their weight and the force of gravity to support the reservoir and remain stable. Kpcc chief authors book on dam issue the new indian express. This debate has opened up a number of issues related to the ownership and use of water between the two states of tamil nadu and kerala in the context of the current changes and the loss of relevance of the laws and decisions. Initially, reader feels the author is more biased towards tn side of the story. In 2010, sc decided to constitute a fivemember empowered committee to study all the issues of mullaperiyar dam and seek a report from it within six months. In his 1997 work, history of the periyar dam with century. Mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river on the cardamom hills in the state of kerala. The supreme court agreed to hear a plea to lower the water level of mullaperiyar dam to feet saying there is a danger of earthquakes and floods in the area as monsoon progresses in the state.
Dec 04, 2011 mullaperiyar dam mullaperiyar dam issue issue by sop 12 alex george aparna mohan slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. The water is diverted eastwards to service farmers in tamil nadu. The history of the construction of the dam goes back to the colonial times when a need was identified to divert the waters of the. Jan 12, 2018 three years after this verdict, the courts latest order on thursday shows that the mullaperiyar dam continues to be a bone of contention between kerala and tamil nadu, with mutliple. This dam was earlier known as the periyar dam and the present name mullaperiyar is derived from a blending together of the names of two areas, mullayar and periyar, at the confluence of which the dam is located 2. Tamil nadu and kerala slug it out over mullaperiyar dam. Kerala will also convene a special session of the legislative assembly on december 9 to discuss the mullaperiyar dam issue. The mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river in the indian state of kerala the dam situated at the confluence of the mullayar and periyar rivers it is located 881 m 2,890 ft above mean sea level, on the cardamom hills of the western ghats in thekkady, idukki continue reading interstate water disputes. The book gives the history and explains the causes for building the dam. This interstate project is serving as a source of water and hydel power to tamil nadu but. The centuriesold mullaperiyar dam located in idukki in kerala on the periyar river is one of the earliest transbasin projects to be commissioned in india by the british in. Mullaperiyar dam unimaginable disaster waiting to happen.
Congress mps from kerala demand that the mullaperiyar dams. A documentary by cdit on the issue of mullaperiyar dam. Mulla periyar dam issue a lease indenture for 999 years was made on 29101886 between maharaja of travancore and secretary of state for india for periyar irrigation works. The longstanding controversy over the mullaperiyar dam on the river periyar. Mullaperiyar dam issue explained free pdf download. The mullaperiyar dam was constructed during 18871895. Power generation at the idukki reservoir, downstream of the mullaperiyar dam will come to a halt if the reservoir level is increased from 41. Aug 25, 2018 the mullaperiyar dam, located in keralas idukki district, is operated and maintained by tamil nadu for meeting the drinking water and irrigation requirements of five of its southern districts.
As for the people of kerala the danger from the mullaperiyar dam is real and serious. Save kerala mullaperiyar dam sms campaigns on facebook. Mar 20, 2021 according to the petitioner, the state of kerala is landlord of the 8000 plus acres of land on which mullaperiyar dam is situated, and in terms of the lease deed entered into with tamil nadu. By another agreement in 1970, tamil nadu was permitted to generate power also. Dec 01, 2011 the mullaperiyar dam was made using old technology, and not based on the modern parameters for design of dams. Mullaperiyar dam issue is between two south indian states that is between tamil nadu and kerala.
In 1886, a lease was made between the maharaja of travancore a princely state and secretary of state for india lord kimberley for periyar irrigation works. Finally, in 1882, the construction of the dam was approved and major john pennycuick, m. Built in the late 1800s, the mullaperiyar dam in kerala was meant to divert the waters of the periyar. Mullaperiyar dam news and updates from the economic times. The plea has stated that in case of mullaperiyar dam, tamil nadu failed to carr. The supreme court has decided to consider the plea demanding to reduce the water level in the mullaperiyar dam during monsoon, on august 24. Problems or disaster caused by the cracks or destruction of mullaperiyar dam and why the mullaperiyar dam is not safe is analyzed here in detail. Books and ideas business and economy science and technology. The dam was built on a technology available 115 years ago. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website.
In pursuance of the agreement, a water reservoir was constructed across the periyar river during 18871895. Mar 16, 2021 the gate opening schedule of a dam is based on the rule curve. The power generation in idukki reservoir will come to a halt if the mullaperiyar dam level is increased from 6ft to 152ft. Story of the mullaperiyar dam caught in the kerala flood controversy. If mullaperiyar dam fails, it would also pose threat to a number of downstream dams in kerala, including the idukki dam. Mullaperiyar mullaperiyar dam is a portmanteau of mullaiyar and periyar as the dam is located after the confluence of the mullaiyar and periyar rivers. In this case, much of the building material used in the construction has been leached. Mullaperiyar dam issue explained free pdf download the news recently, the supreme court has issued notices to the central government, state government of kerala and tamil nadu on a plea seeking termination of mullaperiyar s 1886 lease agreement. Hydropolitical vulnerability of the mullaperiyar dam water conflict. Members of parliament from kerala have decided to raise the mullaperiyar issue in parliament as well and bring the adverse impacts of the rise in the water levelunsafe condition of the dam and threat to the ecology of the periyar tiger reserveto the notice of the central government. The mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river in the indian state of kerala 123 it is located 881m 2,890ft above mean sea level, on the cardamom hills of the western ghats in thekkady, idukki district of kerala, south india.
Nov 30, 2011 if we dig deep and go into the history, the mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam built over the river periyar in 1895 during the british colonial rule with a predicted life span of 50 years. Mullaperiyar dam is located on the periyar river in kerala. Built in the late 1800s, the mullaperiyar dam in kerala w. It is a 126yearold dam perched high up in the western ghats, adjacent to keralas famed periyar wildlife sanctuary it is located in the idukki district of kerala, is operated and maintained by tamil nadu for meeting the drinking water and irrigation requirements of five of its southern districts. Mar 17, 2021 constructed between 1887 and 1895, the dam redirected the river to flow towards the bay of bengal, instead of the arabian sea and provide water to the arid rain region of madurai in madras presidency. Feb 12, 2021 big dams keralas mullaperiyar dam is a ticking time bomb waiting to explode the 126yearold barrage has dangerously outlived its 50 years of life. The apex court had held that the mullaperiyar dam was safe and allowed the tamil nadu government to raise the water level to 142 feet and ultimately to 152 feet after completion of strengthening. The mullaperiyar dam was built in 1895 in kerala on the river mullayar and its tributary, the periyar. The disputed mullaperiyar dam on the periyar river in idukki district is once again in the news, this time because of the calamitous floods in kerala. Last week, kerala argued that the more than 100yearold dam might collapse if excess water is not reduced, tamil nadu said its safe for now.
The mullaperiyar dam debate an issue of safety versus. The mullaperiyar dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river in the indian state. The hindu explains genesis of the mullaperiyar dispute. S n sadasivans book river disputes in india kerala rivers under siege, has. The petition was filed by a resident of idukki district of kerala to lower the water level of mullaperiyar dam to feet saying there continue reading mullaperiyar. Everything you want to know about the mullaperiyar dam. We can not overturn the history but we can bypass such unfortunate incident in future. Mullaperiyar dam unimaginable disaster waiting to happen nostradamus prediction in malayalammullaperiyar dam collapse predictions, godrops malayalam, nos. The waters of mullaperiyar of kerala were diverted to irrigate the drought prone districts of tamil nadu during the legacy of the british based on the periyar lease deed.
Kerala seeks centres mediation on mullaperiyar issue. The water level in mullaperiyar dam has risen to 6 feet. Jacob the mullaperiyar dam located in the highland idukki district of kerala bordering southern tamil nadu has become a stormy issue between these two southernmost states. Mullaperiyaru dam is a masonry gravity dam on the periyar river in the indian state of kerala it. Aug 12, 2020 the mullaperiyar dam dispute originated from a historical misunderstanding. The mullaperiyar dam is a gravity dam made with concrete prepared from limestone and surkhi burnt brick powder, and faced with rubble. Sep 08, 2020 during the 7 days of flood in 2018, only 6. This dispute has led to widespread riots and protests in both the states.
As the water level in mullaperiyar dam came down to 141. In 2006, the supreme court gave tamil nadu legal sanction to raise the water level to 142 feet. The empowered committee, headed by the former chief justice of india a. Inter state dispute over water and safety in india. The concern of the state of kerala, on the other hand, appears to be relating to the safety of the dam. Reason to get this feeling is that he starts the book with cauvery river dispute, which is another dispute. The 1886 lease deed was forced upon the travancore ruler. The mullaperiyar dam debate an issue of safety versus rights. The demands of tamil nadu and the arguments of kerala over the water storage level, safety, new dam and solutions for the conflict are analysed. As wikipaedia always gives trusted information to its readers, please do not publish sensitive matters in your website when it is currently there, you may mention about mullaiperyaru dam but not on mullaiperiyaru issue so please consider this and remove the message under interstate dispute,till it has been settled,as it concerns lakhs of.
The mullaperiyar dam is a gravity dam made with limestone and surkhi a mixture of crushed brick, sugar and quicklime. That apart from the legal and constitutional issues, inter alia the real grievance that concerns the state is tamil nadu is of not being able to increase the reservoir level of mullaperiyar dam to 142 feet. Keralas mullaperiyar dam is like a ticking time bomb. Although the 116yearold mullaperiyar dam is located in kerala, it is operated by the government of tamil nadu which signed a 100year lease. The dam totally belongs to the state of kerala but it was given on lease to the tamil nadu on 29 th october, 1886 for 999 years. The supreme court decided to examine a plea to terminate the lease deed concerning the mullaperiyar dam which was signed in 1886. It further gives details on the construction, the lease and the dispute.
In idukki, where the dam is located, a series of quakes the area has. Nadu over the mullaperiyar dam while focusing on the questions of hydropolitical vulnerability relating to. The dam itself is 115 years old, which means the technology behind the construction of the dam, chronologically speaking, is archaic. The dam situated at the confluence of the mullayar and periyar rivers is.
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