Kosi multipurpose project is related to which state of India?

Kosi multipurpose project is related to which state of India? Correct Answer Bihar

Option 2 is correct,

Kosi multipurpose project is related to the Bihar state.

  • Kosi Multipurpose Project-
    • It is a joint water project of the Government of India and Nepal.
    • It was built in 1954 by the Government of India and the Government of Nepal under an agreement that was revised again in 1961.
  • The main objective of this project - flood control, irrigation, hydropower generation, and land conservation, etc.
  • This project is mainly divided into 2 parts -
  1. East Kosi Canal System -
    • With this canal system, irrigation is done in the districts of Madhepura, Saharsa, Purnia, Katihar, etc. in Bihar.
    • Its total length is 44km.
  2. Western Kosi Canal System -
    • With this canal system, irrigation is done in the districts of Madhubani, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, etc. in Bihar.
    • Its total length is 115km.

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