EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF WATER
Amid the friction between the two states on Mullaperiyar, former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has said the country cannot afford a civil war on water and suggested deployment of armed forces to maintain rivers and dams. "Water cannot be a (source of) conflict in India. India cannot afford a civil war on water... Indian rivers and dams have to be operated and maintained by army, navy or other armed forces for equitable distribution," Kalam said APJ Abdul Kalam said chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala should work for an amicable solution to the issue. Kerala has mounted pressure on the Centre for a new dam citing safety concerns while Tamil Nadu has strongly opposed it saying the existing structure was safe.Prof. John Kurakar
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