What was the primary objective of construction of the Farakka Barrage ?

What was the primary objective of construction of the Farakka Barrage ? Correct Answer Augmentation of water supply in the Hugli river

The correct answer is Augmentation of water supply in the Hugli river.

Key Points

• The Farakka Barrage was created by India in 1975 to divert water from the Ganges River system.
• The Farakka Barrage Project is designed to serve the need for preservation and maintenance of the Kolkata Port by improving the regime and navigability of the Bhagirathi-Hoogly river system.
• Bangladesh is a lower riparian country that heavily relies on the flow of the Ganges to meet its food and water demands, any change in the flow of the Ganges significantly affects it.
• The Ganges Water Treaty has a limited ability to meet the current needs of both India and Bangladesh.
• This Barrage comprises 109 nos. of Gates.
• The barrage is about 2,304 meters (7,559 ft) long.
  • A 2245 meter long barrage across the river Ganga with rail-cum-road bridge, necessary river training works, and a Head Regulator on the right side.