Athirappilly Project resurfaces: KSEB revives controversial dam

The controversial Athirappilly hydroelectric project is back in focus as the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) now seeks to revive it with a tourism spin. Rebranding it as a “green tourism” initiative, KSEB has commissioned a Tourism Master Plan to support the proposal. While the board argues it’s essential for energy security, environmentalists remain unconvinced about its ecological impact.