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Cabinet approves Ken-Betwa Interlinking of Rivers Project

Part of: Prelims and Mains GS-II: Government schemes and policies

The project will pave the way for more interlinking of river projects in India and also showcase to the world our ingenuity and vision.

This project involves transfer of water from the Ken to the Betwa River through the construction of Daudhan Dam and a canal linking the two rivers, the Lower Orr Project, Kotha Barrage -and Bina Complex Multipurpose Project.
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 and 27 MW solar power.
The Project is proposed to be implemented in 8 years with state of the art technology.

Significance

The Project will be of immense benefit to the water starved Bundelkhand region, spread across the states of MP and UP.
Expected to boost socio-economic prosperity in the backward Bundelkhand region on account of increased agricultural activities and employment generation. It would also help in arresting distress migration from this region.
This project also comprehensively provides for environment management and safeguards. For this purpose a comprehensive landscape management plan is under finalization by Wildlife Institute of India.

News Source: PIB

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