Safety review committee to visit Mullaperiyar dam on September 1
Minister says Keralam has appointed a new legal team to handle Mullaperiyar-related issues
The Water Resources Minister of Kerala, Mons Joseph, has announced that a safety review committee will visit the Mullaperiyar dam on September 1. Speaking to reporters in Thodupuzha, Mr. Joseph stated that Kerala will demand a comprehensive safety inspection of the dam as per directives from the Supreme Court. The minister expressed hope that the committee would conduct a thorough examination of the dam; otherwise, Kerala plans to approach the Supreme Court.
Mr. Joseph also highlighted the shortcomings of the previous government in managing the situation, pointing out that the state did not capitalize on favorable findings from earlier inspections. Furthermore, he announced the appointment of a new legal team to handle matters related to Mullaperiyar. Upon the submission of the safety committee's report, Kerala intends to convene a high-level meeting in Delhi to review the findings.
The minister reaffirmed the state's position on constructing a new dam at Mullaperiyar to resolve the issue permanently.
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