Question

Multi-purpose river projects are referred to as the 'temples of modern India.' Elucidate.

Answer 1

Answer:

Jawaharlal Nehru had proudly proclaimed the present-day dams or multipurpose projects as 'temples of modern India'. The reason behind this was that these projects integrate the development of agriculture with rapid industrialisation and lead to the progress of both the village and urban economy.

Answer 2

Multi-purpose river projects

Explanation:

Multi-purpose river projects are referred to as the temples of modern India because of the number of ways it could be beneficial to the society, such as:

1. Storage of water.
2. Irrigation facility for agricultural purposes, especially during times of scarcity of rain.
3. Control of floods.
4. Supply of water for domestic as well as industrial purposes.
5. Hydroelectric power projects.
6. Inland navigation for the purpose of transport and trade.
7. Fish breeding.
8. Recreational facilities.
9. Soil conservation through afforestation.