Integrated water management

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Integrated water management is the special arrangement to meet water requirement for consumption and agriculture. Construction of dams along the river allows the government to generate electricity and water supply to localities. Irrigation to agricultural field too can be supplied from the same dam. Besides, the dam also serves to prevent flood.

In places where there is scarcity of water this type of water management is very helpful to meet water needs.


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