Question

Why are river projects called multipurpose? Or, What are the main objectives of the river valley project?

Answer 1

The main objectives of River Valley Projects are irrigation water generation, flood control, fishery, soil conservation etc. Therefore the new valley projects are called Multipurpose Projects.

Some of the objectives are as follows —

• Generation of Energy : These multipurpose project providence clean, pollution free and cheapest energy, which is the backbone for industry and agriculture.
• They conserve soil and they slow down the flow of water.
• These projects are major irrigation projects.
• Its purpose is plantation in the river basis.
• Its objective is to develop industrial transport facilities.
• Through this, it is possible to conserve wildlife and fisheries in the forest.
• Its purpose is to provide drinking water facility.

Answer 2

A multipurpose project is one that fulfills several objectives simultaneously.

An integrated river valley project is organised in such a way that many development goals can be achieved simultaneously.

The objectives of the river valley project are —

• flood control
• providing water for irrigation
• preventing soil erosion
• power generation
• fisheries.

That is why river valley projects are called multipurpose projects.