Question

why did jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the temples of modern india

Answer 1

Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed the dams as the 'temples of modern India' as it was felt at that time that the
construction of large dams would solve many problems of India.
It would result in the generation of electricity, would provide water for irrigation to the farmers, supply water to household and industries
Main purpose of launching multipurpose river projects in India was to combine development of agriculture and village economy with rapid industrialisation and urbanisation.

Answer 2

Multipurpose projects launched after independence with their integrated water resources management approach, were thought of as the vehicle that would lead the nation to development and progress. lawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the temples of modern India’ as it would integrate the development of agriculture and village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.