What are the advantages and drawbacks of multipurpose projects? Why multipurpose projects are being opposed by different social groups?
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Explanation:
Advantages of multipurpose project:-
1)used to generate hydroelectricity.
2) it supplies water for the domestic and industrial purpose.
3) it helps to control flood.
4) it provide recreation facilities/picnic/boating.
5) they are also for land navigation.
6) useful for pisciculture.
Disadvantages:-
1) multipurpose project affects the natural flow of water.
2) it cause the excessive sediments at the bottom of the river which makes stream beds rockier.
3) it causes the poor habitat of aquatic life.multi purpose projects causes no migration of aquatic fauna.
4) the dam submerged the vegetation and soil at the both of the bank of the river and causes flood plains.
5)multi purpose projects also causes new social movement like Narmada bachao andolan.
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