Question

Aims and Objectives of Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Answer 1

During the British Rule Mettur Concrete dam, hydropower projects were built. But after independence India have about 1550 major hydropower dams and thousands of minor dams. The main objectives are as follows:-


It helps in irrigation facilities.

It helps in the generation of electricity.

It helps in the flood control.

It helps in Employment generation.

Inland fisheries.

Transportation.

Recreation.

Answer 2

objectives are
It helps in irrigation facilities.It helps in the generation of electricity.It helps in the flood control.It helps in Employment generation.Inland fisheries.Transportation.Recreation.
Irrigation facility is available for 60 percent of the total land area. In 1950, irrigation facility was available to only 20 percent of the total land area. This increase was made possible by hydel projects. The food output has therefore, increased considerably.The food output has increased almost four times the production level at the time of Independence. But this increase is due to many factors like increased irrigation facility, availability of fertilizers, pesticides, technical knowledge, hybrid high yielding seeds etc.