What are the primary objectives for the diversion headworks?
A Diversion headworks' main goals are to control stream flow for designated purposes while guaranteeing effective and long-term management of water resources.
Main objectives are-
Irrigation: Diverting water to agricultural areas to support crop growth.
Water Supply: Providing a reliable source of water for urban, industrial, or recreational use.
Flood Control: Flood control is the process of regulating or rerouting river flow to lessen the likelihood of flooding in susceptible locations.
Hydropower Generation: Facilitating the production of electricity by diverting water to turbines.
Environmental Management: Supporting ecosystem health by regulating flow to maintain habitat conditions.
List major irrigation projects in India and describe their significance.
What is Consumptive Irrigation Requirement(CIR) and Net irrigation requirement (NIR)
What Is Mixed Cropping?
Explain the purpose of a weir in a diversion headwork.
What are the benefits of canal lining in irrigation?
List major irrigation projects in India and describe their significance.
How does land use affect surface runoff?
Describe different types of canal lining materials.