Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, in his policy address in the State Assembly on Friday, reiterated the State's plans to build a new dam to replace the 126-year-old Mullaperiyar dam in Idukki district.
Kerala is committed to providing water to Tamil Nadu while safeguarding the lives of its people, the policy address said.
“As regards the Mullaperiyar Dam in Idukki district, we are taking every effort to ensure the safety of people of Kerala while making sure that the neighbouring State of Tamil Nadu gets the water it needs. We believe that the dam’s capacity should not exceed 136 feet of storage,” the Governor said in his policy address.
