Describe the advantages of the multipurpose projects.

The advantages of the multipurpose projects are as mentioned berow:
(i) Dams built under the multi-purpose projects help to irrigate agricultural fields.
(ii) Multi – projects help in generation of electricity. For example the Bhakra- Nangal project is being used both for hydel power production and irrigation.
(iii) lt provides water supply for industry and domestic use.
(iv) It helps to control flood. For example the Hirakud project in the Mahanadi basin integrates conservation of water with flood control.
(v) These places have become places of recreation for the pdople.
(vi) These projects are used for inland navigation.
(vii) These projects have helped in fish breeding.
(viii) In view of the above advantages, the multi-purpose projects were thought of as the vehicle that would lead the nation to development and progress. Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed the dams as the “temples of modern India” because it would integrate development of of agriculture and the village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.