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22 June 2026

Mullaperiyar dam safety committee composition

The issue highlights federal friction and the functioning of inter-state dispute redressal mechanisms regarding the management of critical natural resources like the Mullaperiyar dam.

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Notes

  • The Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation Committee was constituted to inspect the Mullaperiyar dam.
  • The Central government unilaterally removed the Kerala state representative from the committee.
  • The removed representative was replaced by an individual from Uttar Pradesh representing IIT-Roorkee.
  • The state government of Kerala expressed concern over the lack of consultation regarding the committee's composition.
  • The Mullaperiyar dam issue is currently under the consideration of the Supreme Court.
  • Effective management of the dam requires mutual consensus between the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 3 in Mullaperiyar Dam Safety Committee Composition Dispute, which has been running since 22 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. The management of inter-state river water infrastructure often faces challenges related to federal cooperation and technical oversight. Discuss the role of institutional mechanisms in ensuring the safety and equitable management of such assets in the context of judicial oversight. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the inspection of the Mullaperiyar dam as mentioned in the context of the recent committee reconstitution?

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