Question 4GS1GS1
Discuss the feasibility of interlinking rivers to resolve the issue of water stress in other regions. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
RIVER INTERLINKING (Budget 2022) is linking the surplus & deficit rivers to solve the water crisis issues.
17 words
Main Body
1Transfer water serve win north purpose Sundhi River → OPVI → addressing the water-stressed regions through gravitation & sinking wells
No flood in heavy rain.
2Curing/Using water for drinking, irrigation on their agriculture development,
3Addressing social need for eliminating water borne disease
Water to Bundelkhand region
ISSUES:
1High capital & scope planning needed
2Tribal relocation → protect & per-TAPSR-Nozals project
3Environmental issue
4 thousand [acres] of paving T.R. submerge in Ken-Betwa link
4Political issue
Complicating between states for water sharing
International/border disputes if rivers are transboundary
98 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
Way Forward: Multiple challenges but the interlinking will eliminate regional disparity bringing development. Environmental & social impact assessment (ESIA) and Rehabilitation & compensation plan needed.
25 words
Diagram
River interlinking project map showing Ken-Betwa, Narmada, Damanganga-Krishna, Krishna Pennar, and interlinking project connections
- Diagram provided showing river interlinking projects
- Reference to Budget 2022 initiative
- Specific river projects mentioned
Topper
Anjali Thakur
AIR 43
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
World Physical Geography
Water
River interlinking and water management
Writing Stats
140
Total words
4
Paragraphs
Academic
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