Question

What is the demerits of multipurpose river project

Answer 1

Multipurpose river projects refer to building dams in order to develop irrigation, cultivation and harness electricity. Some of the multipurpose projects are: Bhakra-Nangal Dam, Chambal Valley Project, Almatti Dam.

 

The demerits of multipurpose river projects are:

·         Movement of large amount of people who had settled around the river.

·         Adverse effects on the ecology as the natural flow of water is being disturbed.

·         The fertile silt that is deposited in the river bed is affected.

·         Dispute between states due to water shortage.

·         Effects the natural flow of water.