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Interlinking of Rivers: A Viable Solution to Droughts, Floods, and Interrupted Navigation – A Critical Examination

Introduction India is a country of diverse hydrological regimes, hosting numerous river systems that sustain agriculture, industries, drinking water supply, and inland navigation. Despite this, India faces multi-dimensional water problems: To address these challenges, the concept of interlinking rivers (ILR) has emerged as a potential solution. The idea is to transfer surplus water from river…

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Objectives of Multipurpose River Valley Projects

Introduction India is an agrarian country where a large portion of the population depends on agriculture for livelihood. With the rising population, rapid urbanization, and industrial growth, pressure on water resources has increased manifold. In this context, it becomes crucial to utilize water resources for multiple purposes. This is where Multipurpose River Valley Projects come…

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