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3 September 2026

Safety concerns over Mullaperiyar Dam

The Mullaperiyar Dam dispute is a recurring, high-stakes inter-state water sharing and disaster management issue that frequently appears in UPSC Mains as a case study for federal friction and dam safety governance.

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  • A five-member comprehensive safety panel, chaired by former NHPC CMD Balraj Joshi, has commenced an inspection of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
  • The inspection covers the main dam, baby dam, earthen dam, and spillway.
  • The State of Kerala has submitted an eight-page document to the panel demanding a rigorous, long-term technical evaluation of the dam's safety.
  • The safety panel is expected to submit its report within two weeks.
  • Both Kerala and Tamil Nadu have presented their respective arguments regarding the dam's safety to the panel.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of independent technical safety audits for aging inter-state water infrastructure in ensuring disaster resilience and inter-state cooperation. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Who is the current chairman of the comprehensive safety panel inspecting the Mullaperiyar Dam?

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