• It is a major sea barrier in the Netherlands that protects low-lying areas from seawater intrusion.
  • It separates the saltwater Wadden Sea from the freshwater Ijsselmeer lake.
  • It can help in inland navigation, freshwater management, and renewable energy generation.
  • The project has similarities with the Kalpasar Project in Gujarat across the Gulf of Khambhat.

 

Source: PIB