Question

what is multipurpose project

Answer 1

projects in the form of dams on the river which serve many purposes simultaneously and aim at overall utilisation of river water are called multipurpose projects.
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Answer 2

★ 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