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Ken-Betwa River Project: Hope for Water, Displacement Fears

3/4/2025

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In Madhya Pradesh, India, the ambitious Ken-Betwa river-linking project seeks to combat dire water shortages with a 221-kilometre canal, offering hope for irrigation and drinking water to millions. However, this promise comes at a cost, displacing over 6,300 residents and igniting protests for fair compensation, while environmentalists raise alarms about potential ecological harm.

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In Madhya Pradesh, India, the ambitious Ken-Betwa river-linking project seeks to combat dire water shortages with a 221-kilometre canal, offering hope for irrigation and drinking water to millions. However, this promise comes at a cost, displacing over 6,300 residents and igniting protests for fair compensation, while environmentalists raise alarms about potential ecological harm.