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What is Multipurpose River Valley? Explain its importance in India.

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River valley projects which provides multiple benefits are known as “Multipurpose River Valley Projects”. The importance of these projects’ includes –

1. Providing irrigation 

2. Generation of Hydro-electricity 

3. Flood Control 

4. Soil Conservation 

5. Afforestation 

6. Drinking water 

7. Navigation 

8. Pisciculture 

9. Recreation 

10. Preservation of Wildlife 

11. Fodder for animals and employment for in habit. 

12. Employment for inhabitants.

In India based on the pattern of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the USA, the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) was started in 1948, to harness the Damodar River. Subsequently many similar projects have been taken up in the country.


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