19) W.B Major Irrigation and Flood Mng project Flashcards

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What is this project about ?

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To improve irrigational service delivery, strengthen fllod risk management and improve climate change resilience in Damodar Valley Command Area (DVCA)

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Who are the partners in this project ?

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A loan agreement has been jointly signed by

Govt of India + Govt of WB + AIIB + World Bank

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Significance of this project ?

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Benefits 2.7 million farmers from 5 districts of WB

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Which 2 states does Damodar river flow ?

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Jharkhand and WB

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Origin of Damodar ?

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Palamu hills of ChhotaNagpur plateau in Jharkhand

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What is Damodar infamously known as ?

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Sorrow of Bengal

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