Kattampally Dam — Attraction in Kerala

Kattampally Kaippad (The low lying coastal paddy field is called Kaipppad) in Kannur district was considered as one of the granaries of north Kerala. Kaippad was endowed with rich paddy and aquatic biodiversity. It was also a unique cultural landscape. Thousands of people depended on Kaippad for livelihood. The area was rich and prosperous. But the Kattampally multipurpose irrigation cum bridge project, introduced in 1958, left the area unproductive and caused irreversible damages to the environment. The project was implemented to convert the single crop Kattampally kaippad into a three crop area. But unfortunate result of the project was that it turned the area into a zero crop field for nearly 40 years. After a long struggle of four decades, the regulator was abandoned and traditional kaippad cultivation was restarted in Though we have numerous examples for developmental projects that turned into environmental, social and cultural catastrophes like this, environmental impact assessment prior to developmental projects continues to be nothing more than a formality even today. This case study is an attempt to understand the environmental, economic and social impact...

The Kattampally Dam is a significant reservoir located in the Kannur district of Kerala, India. Built across the Valapattanam River, it primarily serves as a source of irrigation for surrounding agricultural lands. The dam also plays a crucial role in flood control and provides a scenic backdrop for visitors, with boating being a popular recreational activity on...

Go near the dam side, you’ll find local fishing boats. Request for a ride, they’ll take you to the other side in it. Would be an adventurous trip and a beautiful one if its...