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Modi Inaugurates Controversial Ken-Betwa River-Linking Project

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-25T22:59:17.248495+05:30

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to tackle drought and migration issues in Bundelkhand. - The project, costing Rs 49,000 crore, promises to benefit over 8.11 lakh hectares in Madhya Pradesh and 59,000 hectares in Uttar Pradesh, impacting around seven lakh farmers. - Despite its potential benefits, the project faces significant criticism for its environmental impact, particularly on the Panna Tiger Reserve. Source: [Outlook](https://www.outlookindia.com/national/pm-modi-inaugurates-ken-betwa-river-project-amid-controversy-explained), [Business News India](https://www.businesstoday.in/india/story/pm-modi-inaugurates-ken-betwa-river-project-sparks-debate-over-development-and-ecology-458487-2024-12-25), [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/pm-modi-lays-foundation-stone-of-rs-49-000-crore-ken-betwa-river-link-project-1739769)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ken-Betwa river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to tackle drought and migration issues in Bundelkhand.
The project, costing Rs 49,000 crore, promises to benefit over 8.11 lakh hectares in Madhya Pradesh and 59,000 hectares in Uttar Pradesh, impacting around seven lakh farmers.
Despite its potential benefits, the project faces significant criticism for its environmental impact, particularly on the Panna Tiger Reserve.

Source: Outlook, Business News India, Abp News