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19 July 2026

Protest against Ken-Betwa Link Project

The Ken-Betwa Link Project is a major national inter-linking of rivers project, and the protest highlights critical governance issues regarding displacement, rehabilitation, and the socio-environmental impact of large-scale irrigation infrastructure.

1 min read Day 3 of 9 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Indefinite hunger strike against the Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) and other irrigation schemes in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh has reached its 15th day.
  • Protest is centered near Kupi village on the banks of the Barana river.
  • Primary participants in the protest are tribal women.
  • Key grievances include inadequate rehabilitation and issues related to displacement caused by the project.
  • Protest methods include 'jal satyagraha' (protest in water), 'chita satyagraha' (symbolic funeral pyre protest), and 'faansi satyagraha' (symbolic hanging protest).

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 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. The Ken-Betwa Link Project aims to address water scarcity in the Bundelkhand region. Discuss the socio-economic challenges associated with large-scale interlinking of rivers, particularly concerning the displacement and rehabilitation of tribal communities. 150 words
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  2. Examine the conflict between large-scale infrastructure development and the rights of indigenous populations in India. With reference to the Ken-Betwa Link Project, analyze the necessity of balancing national water security goals with the constitutional safeguards provided for tribal welfare and sustainable development. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Ken-Betwa Link Project, which has recently faced protests regarding rehabilitation, is primarily located in which region?

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