Discuss the feasibility of Interlinking rivers to resolve the issue of water stress in other regions. (Answer in 150 words) 10 marks
Introduction
13 words
Main Body
Diagram showing map of India with river interlinking projects: linking Sutlej & Beas for East Punjab; Ken-Betwa on Bundelkhand; Narmada-Tapi on Vidarbha & Marathwada; linking Krishna-Godavari for Rayalseema
Continuation: Feasibility factors - water availability, reduce migration, increase drinking water, lesser cost than large dams, enhance agriculture productivity. Issues: 1. Environment impact 2. Impact on flora & fauna ex: gharials in Ken-Betwa habitat 3. Large scale displacement 4. Deforestation 5. Issues in forest losses 6. Man-animal conflict
— Chandana Jahnavi · AIR 50
Conclusion
9 words
Diagram
Map of India showing river interlinking projects: Sutlej-Beas (East Punjab), Ken-Betwa (Bundelkhand), Narmada-Tapi (Vidarbha-Marathwada), Krishna-Godavari (Rayalseema)
- Good visual representation with map
- Multiple examples of interlinking projects
Chandana Jahnavi
Geography
Water resources
River interlinking
98
Total words
1
Paragraphs
Point-wise, diagrammatic
Tone