Peechi Dam
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History
E. Ikkanda Warrier (1890–1977), the first Prime Minister of the then independent state of Kochi, India, was the architect of Peechi Dam. Majority of the Thrissukkar opposed the dam cutting across the partyline. He brought a retired chief engineer from Andhra Pradesh to build the dam as engineers from Kerala opposed the project. The dam was completed in 1959. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao, first Kerala Governor, inaugurated the dam on 4 October 1957.[1]
Statistics
Education
- Mercy Convent LP School, Peechi
- Govt. LP School, Peechi
- Government Higher Secondary School, Peechi
See also
Contractor: Mr N O Inasu, Nadakkavukaran. He is responsible for many other major projects in Kerala.
References
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Contact Number: 04872698900
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