What are rivers important for development of Indian economy?
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Rivers form an important part of any economy mainly due to following reasons:
1. It is a fresh water source : All civilizations in human history typically flourished alongside rivers. This was mainly because of the availability of fresh water easily for daily activities, and fertile land available for agriculture.
2. Irrigation : India with a huge population needs water resources to help in sustaining the agricultural output necessary to support such a huge population.
3. Dams : Many hydro power projects are made on the rivers. This increases the energy production, besides flood control and canalization of rivers. This in turn becomes important to drive other industries.
4. Tourism : Rivers also drive the tourism industry in India. The river Ganga for example is a huge source of religious tourism. In the mountain stretches, rivers serve as means for adventure sports.
5. Transportation Needs : Rivers serve as mode of transport for carrying both people and goods. This advantage has not been perhaps effectively utilised in India compared to other countries
1. It is a fresh water source : All civilizations in human history typically flourished alongside rivers. This was mainly because of the availability of fresh water easily for daily activities, and fertile land available for agriculture.
2. Irrigation : India with a huge population needs water resources to help in sustaining the agricultural output necessary to support such a huge population.
3. Dams : Many hydro power projects are made on the rivers. This increases the energy production, besides flood control and canalization of rivers. This in turn becomes important to drive other industries.
4. Tourism : Rivers also drive the tourism industry in India. The river Ganga for example is a huge source of religious tourism. In the mountain stretches, rivers serve as means for adventure sports.
5. Transportation Needs : Rivers serve as mode of transport for carrying both people and goods. This advantage has not been perhaps effectively utilised in India compared to other countries
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