Question

what are Multipurpose River Valley Projects? Name any two such projects .list the main
objectives of a Multipurpose river valley project
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Answer 1

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

Objective of Multipurpose River Project:-

• Control floods & supply water during drought.
• Provide irrigation facilities.
• check soil erosion
• Generate electricity.
• Supply water for domestic & industrial uses.