New Book Sheds Light on the Heroic Periyar Project and Pennycuick

Imagine a brave engineer named Colonel Pennycuick who built a huge dam in India.

This dam brought water to dry lands, helping farmers grow food and saving millions of people.

The book "Who Gives a Dam?"

tells his amazing story.

Pennycuick faced many challenges, like difficult land and sickness.

He found inspiration in a dam in Wales.

His project, the Periyar Dam, still helps people today, showing how important his vision was.

The book also highlights the community's role, showcasing local wisdom and engineering.

It is a story about how one person's hard work can help many, and how we can learn from the past.