Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the “temples of modern India”? Explain any three reasons.

Answer:

Points to Remember 

Advantages of Multipurpose River Valley Projects

Jawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the “Temple of Modern India” because

  • Dams were built to impound rivers and rainwater
  • Dams are built not just for irrigation
  • Electricity generation , water supply for domestic and industrial uses, flood control .
  • Vehicle that would lead the nation to development
  • Dams as the ‘ temples of modern India’ .

*Write any 3 points 

Answer to be written in the exam

  1. Dams were traditionally built to impound rivers and rainwater that could be used later to irrigate agricultural fields .
  2. 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 .
  3. Multipurpose projects , launched after Independence with their integrated water resources management approach, were thought of as the vehicle that would lead the nation to development and progress , overcoming the handicap of its colonial past . Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed the dams as the ‘ temples of modern India’ .

 

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