Question

Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the 'temples' of modern India?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

because at his time there was a very need of electricity in the villages and whole the country and dams provide electricity which was a gift of god for them that's why Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed tat dams as the temples of modern India

Answer 2

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.