Palchuram Project - 5.25 MW - A small hydro electric project proposal was formulated by Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) for harnessing the waters in a small stream called Palchuram for hydro power generation. This Palchuram stream is tributary of Bavelipuzha, which is also a tributary to Valapattanam river. Though Palchuram is a small stream, during the course of its travel, for about 3 KM, before it joins with Bavelipuzha, it covers a head fall of about 400 meters. This head potential and the flow in the stream are favourable for establishing a small Hydel project.

The weir site is located in Tea-estate area. No dwelling houses will be affected, due to the small impounding of water created by the diversion weir. The area through which water conductor system is aligned, is covered with crops cultivation in some parts.

Since this scheme being designed as a run-of-the the river project, major geological problems are not expected