{"id":120850,"date":"2026-08-25T12:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=120850"},"modified":"2026-08-25T12:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T06:52:34","slug":"multipurpose-river-valley-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/multipurpose-river-valley-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Multipurpose River Valley Project, Major Projects, Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>Multipurpose River Valley Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a large-scale water resource development project built around a river system to meet several needs at the same time. It generally includes <\/span><b>dams, reservoirs, canals and powerhouses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and is used for irrigation, electricity generation, flood control, water supply and other activities. These projects play an important role in the planned utilisation of India&#8217;s river water resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Multipurpose River Valley Project Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Irrigation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multipurpose projects provide a more reliable supply of water to agricultural fields, especially during dry periods. Canals and reservoirs help extend irrigation facilities to areas that receive irregular or insufficient rainfall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hydroelectric Power Generation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Water stored in reservoirs is used to generate <\/span><b>hydroelectricity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Hydropower is a renewable source of energy and supports agricultural activities, industries, households and other economic activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Flood Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dams and reservoirs can store excess water during periods of heavy rainfall and regulate its release. This helps reduce the intensity of floods in downstream areas, although the effectiveness of flood control depends on proper reservoir management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Supply:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reservoirs created by these projects provide water for <\/span><b>drinking, domestic use and industrial activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They are particularly useful for supplying water to towns, cities and industrial regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Navigation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Regulated river flows and canals can support <\/span><b>inland water transport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in suitable areas. Navigation can provide a relatively economical way of transporting people and bulk goods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fisheries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Reservoirs and associated water bodies can create suitable conditions for <\/span><b>fish breeding and fisheries development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, providing livelihood opportunities for local communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tourism and Recreation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large reservoirs and surrounding landscapes can become centres for <\/span><b>boating, fishing, tourism and other recreational activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, contributing to local economic development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil Conservation and Afforestation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Vegetation around catchment areas and reservoirs can help reduce soil erosion and support ecological conservation. Watershed management and afforestation are therefore important parts of sustainable river valley development.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Major Multipurpose River Valley Projects in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has developed several important Multipurpose River Valley Projects across different river basins. Some of the major projects are given below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Multipurpose River Valley Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>River<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Major States\/Region<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><b>Major Uses<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Bhakra-Nangal Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/key-facts-about-sutlej-river\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Sutlej<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, flood control, water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Damodar Valley Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/damodar-river\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Damodar<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand, West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flood control, irrigation, power generation, industrial development<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Hirakud Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/mahanadi-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Mahanadi<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Odisha<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, flood control, water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Sardar Sarovar Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/narmada-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Narmada<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, drinking water, hydropower<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Nagarjuna Sagar Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/krishna-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Krishna<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Telangana, Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Chambal Valley Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chambal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, flood moderation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Kosi Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kosi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar, Nepal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flood control, irrigation, power and water management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Gandak Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gandak<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bihar, Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation and water management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Tehri Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhagirathi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydropower, irrigation, water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Rihand Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rihand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, power generation, industrial water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Tungabhadra Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tungabhadra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Koyna Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Koyna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydropower, water management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Mahi Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat, Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation and hydropower<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Ukai Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tapi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, flood control<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Rana Pratap Sagar Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chambal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydropower, irrigation, water management<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Mayurakshi Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayurakshi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">West Bengal<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, flood control, power generation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Mahi Bajaj Sagar Project<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rajasthan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation and hydropower<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Narmada Valley Projects<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narmada<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and adjoining regions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrigation, hydropower, water supply<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bhakra-Nangal Project: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Bhakra-Nangal Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of India&#8217;s major Multipurpose River Valley Projects. Built on the <\/span><b>Sutlej River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it supports irrigation and electricity generation and provides water to several parts of northern India. The project has played an important role in agricultural development in <\/span><b>Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Damodar Valley Project: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Damodar Valley Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was developed in the <\/span><b>Damodar River basin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> covering parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal. It was influenced by the model of the <\/span><b>Tennessee Valley Authority<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the United States. The project focuses on flood control, irrigation and power generation and has also supported industrial development in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hirakud Project: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Hirakud Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is built across the <\/span><b>Mahanadi River in Odisha<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is particularly important for <\/span><b>flood moderation, irrigation and hydroelectric power generation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The reservoir also supports water supply and other economic activities in the region.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sardar Sarovar Project: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Sardar Sarovar Project<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a major project on the <\/span><b>Narmada River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is an important component of the broader Narmada Valley development and provides irrigation and drinking water benefits, particularly to water-stressed areas of western India. It also contributes to hydropower generation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nagarjuna Sagar Project: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/nsd\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Nagarjuna Sagar Project<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is constructed on the <\/span><b>Krishna River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and serves areas of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It is mainly associated with irrigation and hydropower generation and has contributed significantly to agricultural development in the Krishna basin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Advantages of Multipurpose River Valley Projects in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of these projects goes beyond individual uses of river water. They contribute to the <\/span><b>economic and regional development of different parts of India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Agricultural Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By improving access to irrigation, these projects reduce excessive dependence on seasonal rainfall. They can support multiple cropping and improve agricultural productivity in areas with limited rainfall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Energy Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Hydropower generated by these projects adds to the country&#8217;s electricity supply. It provides a renewable energy source that can support agriculture, industries and urban development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regional Economic Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The availability of water and electricity can encourage the growth of <\/span><b>industries, towns and supporting infrastructure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> around project areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Drinking Water Security:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multipurpose projects can help meet the water requirements of growing rural and urban populations, especially in areas experiencing seasonal or chronic water shortages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Employment Generation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Activities related to construction, irrigation, fisheries, tourism, power generation and other associated sectors can create direct and indirect employment opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support for Rural Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Better irrigation, water availability and associated economic activities can improve income opportunities and contribute to the development of rural areas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Integrated Water Resource Management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These projects promote planned utilisation of river water for different requirements. This makes it possible to coordinate water use for agriculture, energy, domestic needs and other sectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Challenges of Multipurpose River Valley Projects<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite their developmental benefits, multipurpose river valley projects face several <\/span><b>economic, administrative and technical challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High Construction and Maintenance Costs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large dams, canals and powerhouses require substantial financial investment. Their maintenance, repair and long-term management also involve significant expenditure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Displacement of People:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Construction of reservoirs often requires the acquisition and submergence of land. This can force people to relocate and may affect their homes, livelihoods and community networks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of Agricultural Land:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fertile agricultural land may be submerged under reservoirs. This can reduce available farmland and affect the livelihoods of farming communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deforestation and Habitat Loss:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large projects may require clearing forests and other natural areas. This can result in the loss or fragmentation of wildlife habitats and natural ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Siltation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rivers carry sediments that can accumulate in reservoirs over time. <\/span><b>Siltation reduces the effective storage capacity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of reservoirs and can affect the long-term efficiency and life of a project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inter-State Water Disputes:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many Indian rivers flow through multiple states. Differences over the sharing and management of river water can create conflicts and make coordinated planning difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changes in River Ecosystems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dams alter the natural flow of rivers and can affect aquatic ecosystems, fish migration, sediment movement and downstream habitats.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk of Seismic and Geological Problems:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large reservoirs can alter pressure conditions in the surrounding areas. In some locations, this may contribute to <\/span><b>reservoir-induced seismicity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making geological assessment and monitoring important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Management Challenges:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Multipurpose projects have to balance several competing demands such as irrigation, drinking water, electricity generation and flood control. Poor coordination or inappropriate reservoir operation can reduce their effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Environmental and Social Impacts of Multipurpose River Valley Projects<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>environmental and social impacts of Multipurpose River Valley Projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are linked to changes in river ecosystems, land use and the lives of local communities. The major impacts related to <\/span><b>environmental changes, displacement, livelihoods and rehabilitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are discussed below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Environmental Impacts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submergence of Forests:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large reservoirs can submerge forest areas and lead to the loss of vegetation and wildlife habitats. This may reduce biodiversity and disturb local ecological systems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Changes in River Ecology:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dams change the natural flow, temperature and sediment movement of rivers. These changes can affect fish, aquatic organisms and downstream ecosystems.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of Biodiversity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The destruction or fragmentation of natural habitats can affect plant and animal species. Species dependent on free-flowing rivers may be particularly affected.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil and Sediment Issues:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The trapping of sediments behind dams can reduce sediment flow downstream and increase sediment accumulation inside reservoirs. Over time, this can reduce reservoir storage capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Water Quality Concerns:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Changes in water flow and the accumulation of organic matter in reservoirs can affect water quality. Proper monitoring and management are therefore necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Social Impacts<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Displacement and Rehabilitation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> People living in areas required for reservoirs and other infrastructure may have to relocate. Effective <\/span><b>resettlement and rehabilitation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are essential to protect their livelihoods and living conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Loss of Livelihoods:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Farmers, forest-dependent communities, fishers and others may lose access to land or natural resources on which they depend for income.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impact on Local Communities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Submergence can affect villages, community spaces and cultural sites. 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