Why did Jawaharlal Nehru proudly proclaim the dams as the ‘temples of modern India’?
Answer:
Multipurpose projects launched after independence with their integrated water resources management approach, were thought of as the vehicle that would lead the nation to development and progress. lawaharlal Nehru proclaimed the dams as the temples of modern India’ as it would integrate the development of agriculture and village economy with rapid industrialisation and growth of the urban economy.