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Over the decades, dams have contributed significantly to agricultural growth, industrial development and socio-economic progress across the country
Kerala faces an electricity crisis due to poor dam management, surrendering surplus power and failing to conserve water for peak demand, despite significant inflows.
The mini park, located along the right bank of the dam, has been developed to provide visitors with a close view of the Kulamavu Dam and the Idukki reservoir.
Social activist Shashi B Mattam said the crisis highlights the lack of strict agreements with clear conditions when land is handed over for film shoots.
Until now, visitors were allowed to view the dams only via buggy rides.
The government had earlier accorded administrative sanction and allocated ₹5.15 crore for the projects in July.
Kachithode Dam is reopening to the public, aiming to boost tourism in the Thrissur region.
The origin of the CWDT was in 1990 when Tamil Nadu raised its claims for a major share of the waters of the River Cauvery, which flows the longest stretch through the state.
Due to heavy rains, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has issued red alerts at three dams--Moozhiyar in Pathanamthitta, Kallarkutty in Idukki, and Lower Periyar.
Authorities opened one shutter of the Kanjirappuzha Dam in Palakkad as water levels surged due to heavy rains.
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