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18 July 2026

Ken-Betwa link project controversies

The Ken-Betwa link is a major national infrastructure project, and the controversies surrounding land acquisition, rehabilitation, and transparency in governance are directly relevant to GS1 and GS2 syllabus themes regarding resource management and accountability.

1 min read Day 2 of 9 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The Ken-Betwa link project is a Union government initiative with an estimated cost of ₹44,000 crore.
  • The project involves the displacement of residents in Panna and Chhatarpur districts of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the integrity of the rehabilitation process and the conduct of gram sabha proceedings in 14 affected villages.
  • Allegations of irregularities in compensation distribution include claims of payments made to ineligible individuals or those no longer residing in the affected areas.
  • Protests have been ongoing for nearly two weeks by local tribal residents near Kupi village.
  • Reports indicate the registration of criminal cases against approximately 250 tribal villagers in connection with the protests.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 9 in Ken-Betwa river-linking project implementation and displacement concerns, which has been running since 11 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the challenges associated with land acquisition and rehabilitation in large-scale infrastructure projects in India, with particular reference to the rights of tribal communities. 150 words
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  2. The implementation of inter-state river linking projects involves complex socio-economic and environmental trade-offs. Discuss the role of gram sabhas in ensuring transparent rehabilitation and resettlement processes under the existing legal framework. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. The Ken-Betwa link project primarily aims to transfer surplus water from which river to the water-deficit Betwa river?

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