Why is Fan Li Xichuan still so poor?

The reason why Fan Li and Xichuan people are still so poor is the South-to-North Water Transfer Project. Xichuan has a profound historical background and is one of the cradles of Chu culture. According to historical records, the earliest capital of Chu is called Danyang because it is located in the north of Danshui, which is located in Xichuan County, Henan Province. The South-to-North Water Transfer Project is one of the causes of poverty in Xichuan. Xichuan County is the head and core water source area of the Middle Route of South-to-North Water Transfer Project, and it is also the main inundation area and resettlement area of the project. In order to ensure clean and hygienic water sources, all water-related aquaculture, medicine and chemical plants have been closed except for immigrants, which has restricted economic development.