Kerala’s Thekkady faces bleak tourist season as Periyar Lake’s water level plummets
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Summary
Forest department and Kerala Tourism Development Corporation reduce the seating capacity in their boating services, rendering tickets scarce for tourists, who mainly come to Thekkady to enjoy boating and watch wildlife. Drinking water projects in the Kumily and Chakkupallom panchayats too affected by the falling water level
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Net-zero target: 2070
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right