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Tamil Nadu Government begins repair work on Mullaperiyar dam
Posted on: 11/Oct/2012 10:27:49 AM
After a successful legal battle, the Tamil Nadu government has taken up repair works at the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki district in Kerala.
The works would be supervised by an independent observer nominated by the Central Water Commission and a superintending engineer of Kerala`s public works department. Estimated to cost 1.7 crore,
As per the court`s order, silt and debris will be removed from the leading channel and tunnel to ensure free flow of water.
