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At independence, in 1947, there were fewer than 300 large dams in India. By the year 2000 the number had grown to over 4000, more than half of them built between 1971 and 1989. India ranks third in the world in dam building, after US and China. While some of these dams were built primarily for flood control, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation, the primary purpose of most Indian dams remains irrigation.
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Who called dams the Temples of modern India?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India's first prime minister, referred to dams as the "Temples of Modern India".
Is there any timber dams in India?
yes
How many types of calendars are used in India?
there are nine types of calendars used in India
Why did Nehru say dams are important to modern India?
Nehru called dams 'impotant of modern India' in the sense that he was affirming a commitment to modernisation and socialism in post-Independence India. Whilst temples might be seen as mystical, traditional and ancient, dams signified rationality, progress and modernity.
How many types of government in INDIA?
25
How many dams are in India?
461 :)
What are the main types of irrigation systems in India?
the main types of irrigation systms in India are wells and tube wells tanks canals dams and lakes.
How many dams are under construction in India?
2
How many different types of dams are there?
Arch damsEarth damsGravity damsRockfill damsButtress dams
Dams-types of dams and utilities of dams?
The various types of dams are:Gravity DamsEarth DamsRockfill DamsArch DamsButtress DamsSteel DamsTimber DamsRubber DamsOn the basis of functions of dam, it can be classified as:StorageDiversionDetentionDebrisCofferReference: http://blog.thecivilengg.com/types-of-dams/
Who called dams the Temples of modern India?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, independent India's first prime minister, referred to dams as the "Temples of Modern India".
What types of university has in India?
i want to how many types of univesity in India
Is there any timber dams in India?
yes
Different types of ants in India?
how many types of ants are there in India. name some.
How many types of calendars are used in India?
there are nine types of calendars used in India
How many types of wells in India?
7 types.
What river in India has the most dams?
river ganga
