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

Advantages:

1. Irrigation
2. Electricity generation
3. Flood control
4. Water supply for industrial and domestic purposes
5. Tourist attraction
6. Inland navigation

Disadvantages:

1. The natural flow of water is affected
2. Aquatic life gets affected
3. Submergence of land in the surrounding areas
4. Ecological consequences
5. Large scale displacement of local people