Question

What are multi-purpose dams on the river valley? Give two examples.

Answer 1

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. Hence, dams are now referred to as multi-purpose projects where the many uses of the impounded water are integrated with one another. For example, in the Sutlej-Beas river basin, the Bhakra–Nangal project water is being used both for hydel power production and irrigation.