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Mullaperiyar Dam has been the talk of the town for a long time. Although the Mullaperiyar Dam is located in the Idukki district, the fact remains that its entire use is in Tamil Nadu. Mullaperiyar water is used for power generation and irrigation in Tamil Nadu. Dam is located in the Kumily panchayat of Peerimedu taluk. Thekkady Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located around the reservoir of the dam. The Mullaperiyar dam has been the subject of controversy between the two states after the Tamil Nadu need to raise the water level, But Kerala government said water level could not be raised as it would affect the safety of the dam. If we look at the history of the dam, we have to go back to the 3rd century. 17th century, during the reign of King Muthuramalinga Sethupathi of Ramanad in Tamil Nadu. Since the king was a minor, the chiefs were in charge of the administration. Chief Mutirullappa Pillai, who had a long view on governance, was in full charge of the administration. Local water scar...