Stalin asks Centre to drop Kerala’s proposal of new Mullaperiyar dam

Stalin said the proposal for constructing a new dam by Kerala, in lieu of the existing dam, was against the directions of the Supreme Court.

BySouth First Desk

Published May 25, 2024 | 12:00 PMUpdatedMay 25, 2024 | 12:00 PM

Mullaperiyar dam

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin wrote to the Centre objecting to the environment ministry considering the Kerala government’s proposal of a new dam in Mullaperiyar. He sought the intervention of Environment Ministry as the idea was against the directions of the Supreme Court. He also wants discussions dropped on the proposed Environment Impact Assessment on 28 May.

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