Question : MULLAPERIYAR DAM



(a) whether the Union Government are aware that the further increase of the height of Mullaperiyar Dam in Kerala is likely to damage the strength of the dam;

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;

(c) whether the Government have conducted any study in this regard; and

(d) if so, the outcome thereof?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES

(SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)

(a) At present, there is no proposal to further increase the height of Mullaperiyar Dam.

(b) to (d) Do not arise.