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KEN-BETWA RIVER LINKING PROJECT NEWS
Ken-Betwa agitation claims first win, but activist leading it isn’t done yet
July 24, 2026 2:11 pm
Jai Kisan Sangathan leader Amit Bhatnagar suspends fast, saying Madhya Pradesh government has agreed to conduct fresh village-level surveys to identify families left out of compensation and rehabilitation.
What does it take to link two rivers? Rs 44,605-crore, complex engineering — and the people by its banks
July 23, 2026 1:41 pm
After decades of uncertainty, the Ken-Betwa river linking project, India’s first inter-basin river transfer that aims to irrigate the parched Bundelkhand region, is now racing to meet new deadlines. The Indian Express travels along the Ken to see how a Rs 44,605-crore engineering project is reshaping the river — and the lives along its banks
From 'forcibly sealed' to 'scientific' revival: NGT acts to save Betwa river in Madhya Pradesh
February 03, 2026 5:46 pm
National Green Tribunal river case: The NGT was hearing a plea to revive the river Betwa, its natural resource of water and directed a number of measures saying that the issue must be handled in scientific manner.
Knowledge nugget of the day: Ken-Betwa River linking project
January 19, 2025 12:06 pm
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for the inter-state Ken-Betwa river linking project in Khajuraho on 25th December. Why was this project needed, and what are the associated concerns? In 'Beyond the Nugget', explore other important river linking projects.
Ken-Betwa river linking: Push helps clear project in time for polls
October 09, 2023 7:43 am
As its appeal wanes in water-starved, OBC-dominated Bundelkhand, BJP bets on the irrigation project; several loopholes allowed but it might need fresh environmental clearance
Budget 2022: Rs 1,400 crore for Ken-Betwa river-linking, DPR finalised for five others
February 01, 2022 7:38 pm
The Union government approved the Ken-Betwa Link Project in Bundelkhand at an estimated cost of Rs 44,605 crore in December last year. The project is expected to be completed in eight years.
Cabinet nod to Ken-Betwa river link: what it envisages, who will benefit
December 12, 2021 3:33 pm
The Union Cabinet has approved the funding and implementation of Ken-Betwa inter-linking of rivers project. What is this project, and how was it conceptualised? Which regions will benefit from it?
Cabinet approves Ken-Betwa river linking project at cost of Rs 44,605 cr
December 09, 2021 7:57 am
The project will provide an annual irrigation of 10.62 lakh ha, drinking water supply to a population of about 62 lakhs and also generate 103 MW of hydropower.
No one needs the Ken-Betwa Link Project
April 08, 2021 8:50 am
The river linking project is based on a faulty premise, has not cleared legal challenges and will damage Bundelkhand.
Forcing the river
March 25, 2021 9:07 am
There are questions about Ken-Betwa project — some raised by SC committee. MP and UP governments must revisit report.
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