ken betwa link project

The Ken-Betwa river linking project is a proposed project to connect the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh and the Betwa River in Uttar Pradesh through a canal system. The project is aimed at providing irrigation to the drought-prone Bundelkhand region and also generating hydroelectric power. The project has been in the planning stages for several years and has faced several delays due to environmental and social concerns. The project is expected to displace thousands of people and submerge large areas of land including the Panna Tiger Reserve. The project also faces criticism for its potential impact on the ecosystem and local communities. The project is currently under review of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for clearance.