Idukki, the spice garden of Kerala, supplies about 66 per cent of the State's power from its hydroelectric projects

Background

Hook: KSEB's peak-hour power purchase and the talk of power cuts keep Idukki's hydro projects in focus.
Idukki was created on 26 January 1972 and lies in the Western Ghats.
The district administration says it is geographically known for mountainous hills and dense forests.
More than half of the district is covered by forests, and it has the lowest population density in Kerala.
It is the second largest district in area and is known as the spice garden of Kerala.
About 66% of the State's power needs come from the hydroelectric projects in Idukki.