What is the role of multi purpose river valley projects in india? i want to know mainly in india?

Question

What is the role of multi purpose river valley projects in india? i want to know mainly in india?

Answer 1

"The main focus of any muti-purpose river valley project is flood control, irrigation, generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, eco-conservation and afforestation, as well as job creation for the socio-economic well being of the people residing in and around areas affected by the projects. However, over the past few decades, power generation has gained because of the demand for electricity/power. ..."

Answer 2

Hydroelectricity and Water storage and supply to farms are the major uses of Multipurpose Projects. They have many uses apart from these... They are controlling flow of water and preventing floods.