Mention the advan

A project which is designed to serve more than one purposes are known as multipurpose projects. It is very much conducive to the economic development of the country.

Advantages of multi-purpose projects are:

*Irrigation Facility: It is one of the advantages of multipurpose projects. These projects stimulate agricultural productivity for meeting the growing requirement of food.

*Flood Control: Multipurpose project control the flood and helps in preventing the loss of life.

*Generating Electricity: Multipurpose project helps to generate hydroelectricity on a large scale basis which is very important for the development of the industry.

*Drinking Water: Multipurpose project facilitate the development of safe drinking water for adjoining areas.

*Development of Industry and Employment Generation: Multipurpose project create a favourable climate for the development of the industry and this project also helps in generating income. This project generates the adequate volume of employment opportunities in the farm and non-farm sector.