Compare the advantages and disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects.

Advantages of multi-purpose river projects:

1. Provides water to drought prone areas suffering from water scarcity.
2. Flood control.
3. Electricity generation.

Disadvantages of multi-purpose river projects:

1. Large scale displacements and loss of livelihood.
2. Alters the natural flow of rivers.
3. Affects aquatic fauna.