MULTI PURPOSE PROJECTS /DAM ACROSS THE CAUVERY RIVER IN SOUTH INDIA UNDER BRITISH RULE

Abstract [English]

Water Resources Projects are anticipated different purposes like water system, Hydro Power Generation, Water Supply for Drinking and modern purposes, Flood control, route and so on. Projects which fill an overabundance are called Multipurpose undertakings. A multipurpose task is a huge venture which fills an assortment of needs like-flood control, fish rearing, water system, age of power, soil protection, and so on..
● Water storage capacity and supply is maintained
● Strong irrigation system can be made which flourish water to the arid desert regions
● Electricity is produced through the hydroelectric power plants
● The wasted rainwater can be saved through its effective implementation
● Flood like situation which mostly affects the small villages can be avoided through this as it has higher capacity to store rainwater
Moreover, by developing agriculture, industry and infrastructural services, these projects can generate adequate volume of employment opportunities in the farm and non-farm sector. All these would help to raise the standard of living of the people of those adjoining regions reaping benefits from such projects. Multi-purpose projects can also facilitate the development of recreation facilities in the form of picnic resorts, holiday resorts etc. which are having much commercial viability nowadays.