what are multipurpose projects or dams
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A project designed for irrigation, power, flood control, municipal and industrial, recreation, and fish and wildlife benefits, in any combinations of two or more. Contrasted to single-purpose projects serving only one need.
A project designed to serve more than one purpose. For example, one that provides water for irrigation, recreation, fish and wildlife, and, at the same time, controls floods or generates electric power.
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★ Multipurpose project is a scientific management of water resources in our country. Construction of dam across river is aimed at many purposes.
★ The various purposes of a dam serves are irrigation, hydro power generation, water supply for drinking and industrial purpose, controlling floods, development of fisheries, navigation, etc.. Irrigation and hydro-power are the major aims of the projects.
Two Important river valley projects (Multipurpose Projects):
Bhakra Nangal Project:
➮ Bhakra nangal project is constructed across the river Sutlej.
➮ It is the highest gravity dam in India.
➮ The states of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan are benefited by this project.
➮ The area of irrigation is 52609 sq.km
➮ 1500 Megawatt electricity is produced from this dam.
Hirakud project:
➮ Hirakud project is constructed across the river Mahanandhi in Odisha.
➮ This is the longest dam in the world.
➮ The state benefited by this project is Odisha.
➮ The area of irrigation is 1,41,600 sq.km.
➮ 347.5 Megawatt electricity is produced from this dam