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2 September 2026

Safety evaluation of Mullaperiyar Dam

The Mullaperiyar Dam issue is a long-standing inter-state water dispute involving federal governance, constitutional jurisdiction, and critical infrastructure safety, making it a recurring theme in UPSC Mains.

1 min read Day 8 of 8 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • A multidisciplinary expert panel, chaired by former NHPC CMD Balraj Joshi, has commenced a comprehensive safety evaluation of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
  • The evaluation process is being conducted under the directives of the Supreme Court of India.
  • The scope of the assessment includes determining the structural stability of the dam, its ability to fulfill its intended purpose, and ensuring overall public safety.
  • The expert panel is mandated to submit its final report within a timeframe of two weeks.

Part of a longer story

This is day 8 of 8 in Kerala extreme rainfall and disaster management, which has been running since 2 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the judiciary in ensuring the structural safety and environmental sustainability of critical infrastructure projects in India, with reference to the Mullaperiyar Dam. 150 words
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  2. The safety of aging dams is a critical concern for disaster management and water security in India. In light of recent judicial interventions, examine the challenges in balancing inter-state water sharing with the necessity of periodic structural audits and safety evaluations of large dams. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The safety evaluation of the Mullaperiyar Dam is being conducted under the directives of which of the following?

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