‘We don’t want to leave’: why Adivasis are resisting the Ken-Betwa river link
Currently, affected villagers who were 18 years or older in February 2024 are eligible to receive Rs 12.5 lakh in compensation and Rs 5 lakh per acre of acquired land. However, the villagers say, ‘We want a forest for our forest, land for our land, water for our water, and a village for our village’
As dusk settled over Daudhan village in Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, the sound of a dhol drum echoed through the air, signaling the cessation of construction activities on the Daudhan dam. This dam, a crucial component of the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, had been under construction for some time. Just 500 meters away, the ongoing work continued unabated. For the Adivasi community residing in this area, their resistance to the project is deeply rooted and unwavering.
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