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What is a multipurpose river valley project? Give any four objectives of the multi-purpose river valley projects.

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Multipurpose river valley projects generally refer to large dams that serve several purposes in addition to impounding the water of a river. The water blocked is used for various purposes. 

The following are the four objectives of multi-purpose river valley projects.

(i) Irrigation of water deficit areas

(ii) Electricity generation

(iii) Flood control

(iv) Water supply for domestic and industrial uses

(v) Recreation

(vi) Inland navigation

(vii) Fish breeding



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