Dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects where the many uses of the impounded water are integrated with one another. Today, dams are built not just for irrigation but for electricity generation, water supply for domestic and industrial uses, flood control, recreation, inland navigation and fish breeding.
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| Water – A Resource | Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project |
| Geography Questions in UPSC Prelims | GS 1 Structure, Strategy and Syllabus |
| UPSC Syllabus | UPSC Notes PDF |
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