Mullaperiyar Dam: A Controversial Lifeline and Threat in Kerala
Historical Background The Mullaperiyar Dam, an enduring emblem of colonial engineering, was constructed over the Periyar River in Kerala in 1895 by the British government. Standing at a height of 53.6 meters and stretching 365.7 meters in length, it was a significant technological achievement of its era. The genesis of this monumental project can be…