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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.
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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 dams are there in India?
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.
Is nagal dam in South Africa?
I believe you meant Nangal Dam. Called Bhakra Nangal Dam in full, it is situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh in Northern India. It is one of the largest dams in India.
Why does government in india build dams and canals with less rainfall?
you are BINDS B-bludy,I-idiot,N-nonsence,D-duffer,S-stupid
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".
Why did Jawaharlal Nehru called dams as temples of modern India?
Nehru called dams 'temples 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.
Why multi purpose projects is rightly called as the temple of India?
After independence Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaimed dams as the 'THE TEMPLE OF MODERN INDIA' the reason being that it would integrate development of agriculture and the village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.
What are the implications of Nehru's views for economic growth in India?
he thought tat our Indian should develop a lot........and build many tall tall buildings. children's should be given good education and he wanted to build even many dams..............and India should be a it nation........
How many dams are in India?
461 :)
Why are dams not important?
they are important
Is there any timber dams in India?
yes
How many types of dams are there in India?
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.
Why are multipurpose projects called temples of modern India?
Dams were called temples of modern world because it would integrate the irrigation and would develop the villages by quick industrialization and growth of urban economy.
What were ancient dams used for?
The same thing modern dams are used for. To hold back water.
What river in India has the most dams?
river ganga
How many dams are under construction in India?
2
