Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proclaim the dams as the “temples of modern India”? Explain any three reasons.
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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
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- Dams were traditionally built to impound rivers and rainwater that could be used later to irrigate agricultural fields .
- 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 .
- 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’ .
