Question

Definition of Multipurpose River Projects .

Answer 1

all this is from our notes....hope u like it..

1. Archeological and historical records show that from ancient times we have been
constructing sophisticated hydraulic structures like dams built of stone rubble, reservoirs or
lake, embankments and canals for irrigation.
2. Dams were traditionally built to impound rivers and rainwater that could be used later to
irrigate agricultural fields.
3. Today, dams are built not just for irrigation but for electricity generation, water supply for
domestic and industrial uses, flood controls, recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding.
4. Dams are now referred to as the impounded water is integrated with one another.
5. In recent years, multi-purposes projects and large dams have come under great scrutiny
and opposition for a variety of reasons.
6. The reservoirs that are created on the floodplains also submerge the existing vegetation
and soil leading to its decomposition over a period of time.
7. Multi-purpose projects and large dams have also been the cause of many new social
movements.
8. Local people often had to give up their land, livelihood and their meager access and
control over resources for the greater good of the nation.
thank u!..

Answer 2

Multi-purpose river valley projects are meant to tackle various problems associated with river valleys in an integrated manner.
The objectives of Multi-purpose river valley projects are :
(i) to control flood.
(ii) check soil erosion.
(iii) provide water for irrigation.
(iv) water for drinking purposes.
(v) generate electricity for industries, villages and cities.
(vi) provide inland navigation.
(vii) encourage tourism and recreation.
(viii) preservation of wildlife.
(ix) development of fisheries.