Question

what is multipurpose river projects and what are its objectives

Answer 1

Answer:

Multipurpose river valley project are basically designed for the development of irrigation for agriculture and electricity through the construction of dams. Initially, dams were built only for storing rain water to prevent flooding but now it became multipurpose.

Merits of Multi-Purpose Projects:

1) Irrigation Facility: Extension of irrigation facility is one of the important objectives and advantage of multipurpose projects. ...

2) Flood Control: ...

3) Generating Electricity: ...

4)Navigation: ...

5)Forests and Fisheries: ...

6)Drinking Water: ...

7)Development of Industry and 8)Employment Generation: ...

9)Recreation

Answer 2

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.

Objective of Multipurpose River Project:-

• Control floods & supply water during drought.
• Provide irrigation facilities.
• Generate electricity.
• Supply water for domestic & industrial uses.
• Check Soil Erosion