Why PM Modi Visited Netherlands' Dam as a Future Water Management Model Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the iconic Afsluitdijk dam in the Netherlands has refocused attention on India's water management struggles.
The Dutch model of engineering excellence, with its emphasis on long term sustainability and resilience, is being touted as a potential solution to India's growing concerns over climate change, urban flooding, and water scarcity.
The Afsluitdijk dam is a marvel of modern engineering, separating the North Sea from the IJsselmeer freshwater lake and protecting large parts of the Netherlands from severe flooding.