Visit families affected by Ken-Betwa project, hear their grievances: M.P. CM tells officials
Chief Minister Yadav directed the Panna and Chhatarpur district administrations to ensure that officials visit every household in the affected villages to understand the actual situation and problems of the families
Madhya Pradesh's Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has instructed officials to tour affected villages in Panna and Chhatarpur districts, speaking with families impacted by the Ken Betwa river link project. The directive came after Yadav's review meeting of the project in Khajuraho on August 21, 2026. This comes following protests by the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in April and July, who met with demonstrators demanding better compensation and rehabilitation for those affected by the ₹44,000 crore Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP).
Yadav directed officials to meet every household in the affected villages to understand their situation, emphasizing the need to resolve issues faced by tribal families promptly. Additionally, Yadav requested that officials ensure the delivery of government welfare benefits to eligible displaced families and prepare action plans to provide essential facilities like schools, Anganwadi centers, health centers, and community halls to those who have relocated.
The KBLP, supported by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2024, aims to transfer excess water from the Ken river basin to the Betwa river basin, benefitting Bundelkhand region with improvements in irrigation, drinking water supply, and energy.
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