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Expert committee defers ₹1,875-crore Koraiyar reservoir project, seeks alternatives options
An expert committee has deferred the ₹1,875-crore Koraiyar reservoir project and is seeking alternative options. The project raises concerns over ecological implications as it is located within the Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve, a protected area of high ecological significance.
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