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ABHISHEK CHAUHANAIR 102· 2025

Question Q.14GS3GS2

The interlinking of rivers offers several benefits but also raises significant socio-economic and environmental concerns. Analyze.

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Main Body

Interlinking of rivers refers to a mechanism of equitable distribution of waters, as exhibited by the recent [Ken-Betwa interlinking project]. Benefits of River Interlinking: (1) Accessibility: The Parched areas like [Rajasthan]. (2) Irrigation Facility: By diverting resources to ensure deficit region. (3) Climate Moderation: Availability of locals allows expansion -> cloud formation -> rain. Socio-Economic Concerns: (1) Dislocation story: For the district-wise excess water distribution. (2) Crisis of Finances: May lead to a situation where fish river dry. (3) Non-implementation: Merely interlinking rivers without providing (micro-irrigation) doesn't solve the large problem of water use inefficiency.

4Flood Protection: 64 cm water diversion creates a room for in rivers as basis in Netherlands. (6) Hydroelectric Power generation: (5) Dueling issues on the Ken-Betwa Project. (6) Employment: Such development works allows local employment. Socio-Economic Concerns: (1) Dislocation story: For the district-wise excess water distribution. (2) Crisis of Finances: May lead to a situation where fish river dry. (3) Non-implementation: Merely interlinking rivers without providing (micro-irrigation) doesn't solve the large problem of water use inefficiency.
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Diagram

Diagram showing river interlinking with Ken, Betwa, Rajasthan, and interlinking labeled. Shows water diversion mechanism between rivers.

Topper

ABHISHEK CHAUHAN

AIR 1022025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS2

Topic

Water Resources

River Interlinking Projects

Benefits and Concerns of River Interlinking

Writing Stats

172

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analytical

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