Idukki dam - Power house of Kerala
January 17th, 2007
Did you know that Idukki dam is asia’s largest arch dam? Kerala will be in complete darkness without this dam! Thankfully this dam was built well before enviornmental protection lobby became strong in Kerala.
Don’t miss this dam if you visit Idukki. Now there are restrictions in visiting the dam and people are allowed only during festive seasons. If you are lucky, you can manage a breath taking boat ride in the reservoir.
Check out this site for a historical perspective,
The possibility of Hydroelecric development at Idukki was first conceived in 1919. As per history Shri Kolumban, the head of ‘Araya’ race during 1922 showed the way, to the Malankara Estate Superintendent and his friend Thomas, who were on hunting spree in the forest, the spot of present Arch Dam. He told them of the legend of Kuravan and Kurathi Hills. The mind of Thomas was stirred by the sight of water flow between the mountains and his idea made the dream true of Idukki Arch Dam. Sri. W.J.John of Malankara Estate submitted a report to the Government of Travancore in 1932 on the possiability of constructing a dam at Idukki for Power Generation.
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January 24th, 2007 at 3:10 pm
>>Thankfully this dam was built well before enviornmental >>protection lobby became strong in Kerala.
Hope you will also align with this lobby in protecting “Athirappilly” waterfalls.
October 27th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
i want more information on Idukki dam like its year of construction etc..
July 4th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Sir,
Our Electrical Department students are willing to visit your esteemed Organisation during this 17th or 18th july.Henceforth i request your permission for the same.please reply as soon as possible.waiting for your positive reply..
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:32 am
Available Information About Idukki and Idukki Dam is published at the Official Site of the District http://www.idukki.gov.in