Shenbagavalli Dam
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| Shenbagavalli Dam | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Location | Kerala(previously in Tamilnadu) |
| Purpose | irrigation |
| Status | Damaged |
| Construction began | 1873 |
Shenbagavalli Dam is a check dam built across the Shenbagavalli River at Kerala. It was used for irrigation around 36,000 acres in districts Tirunelveli, Virudhunagar and Tuticorin. A section of the dam was damaged and was rectified in 1955.[1] In 1967, due to flood 1,480-metre-long channel was damaged and then reconstruction was not held.[2] Sivagiri Farmers Association had filed a petition in the Madras High Court demanding the renovation of the dam.[3] The court gave a direction to Kerala government to renovate the dam.But,Kerala government doesn't take any action.
History[edit]
Sivagiri Zamin entered into an agreement with the Kingdom of Travancore in 1873 for constructing a dam.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Shenbagavalli dam case: Notice issued". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ a b "Vaiko observes fast seeking repair of irrigation channel". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Shenbagavalli dam: Farmers to fight jointly for rights". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
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