19) W.B Major Irrigation and Flood Mng project Flashcards
1
Q
What is this project about ?
A
To improve irrigational service delivery, strengthen fllod risk management and improve climate change resilience in Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA)
2
Q
Who are the partners in this project ?
A
A loan agreement has been jointly signed by
Govt of India + Govt of WB + AIIB + World Bank
3
Q
Significance of this project ?
A
Benefits 2.7 million farmers from 5 districts of WB
4
Q
Which 2 states does Damodar river flow ?
A
Jharkhand and WB
5
Q
Origin of Damodar ?
A
Palamu hills of ChhotaNagpur plateau in Jharkhand
6
Q
What is Damodar infamously known as ?
A
Sorrow of Bengal