Question

Define Multipurpose River Valley Project

Answer 1

Multipurpose river valley project are basically designed for the development of irrigation for agriculture and electricity through the construction of dams. Initially, dams were built only for storing rain water to prevent flooding but now it has become multipurpose.

Answer 2

What are Multipurpose River valley Project?

=> A river project in which a dam is constructed on the river & stored water is then used in a number of for like irrigation, power generation.

Examples:

• Bhakra-Nangal
• Chambal Valley
• Damodar Valley
• Hirakund Dam