Question

What is a Multi Purpose River Valley Project ?

Answer 1

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Multi-purpose river valley projects are meant to tackle various problems associated with river valleys in an integrated manner.
The objectives of Multi-purpose river valley projects are :
(i) to control flood.
(ii) check soil erosion.
(iii) provide water for irrigation.
(iv) water for drinking purposes.
(v) generate electricity for industries, villages and cities.
(vi) provide inland navigation.
(vii) encourage tourism and recreation.
(viii) preservation of wildlife.
(ix) development of fisheries.
Examples: Bhakra Nangal, Hirakud, Kosi, Chambal, etc.

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Answer 2

There are certain geographical features that are most suitable to ripe true benefits from little interventions to the nature.

River valley projects are first preference in government’s list. As it benefits large number of people.

Apart from being a single use of dam lets say to check the flow of river. Multipurpose river valley projects gives us many uses from single construction. These are as follows :-

1. prevents flood

2. help in irrigation

3. generation of electricity

4. nature’s preservation

5. diversion of water to water deficit areas

This is because we call it a multipurpose river valley projects.

There are several drawbacks also :-

1. loss of biodiversity

2. marine life gets hampered

3. large number of people get displaced

4. case of flooding in nearby areas

5. habitat loss for tribal population.

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