The Ken-Betwa river linking project, the first of its kind, has set high expectations for a parched Bundelkhand region with experts and citizens touting it as a new dawn for the development of the region.
The project will provide water to the perennially-drought hit region, and bring in prosperity. Skill development, tourism, Agriculture-notes-for-state-psc-exams”>Agriculture and allied industries are the centre of attention for the government.
The project worth Rs 44,605 crore will benefit Chhatarpur, Panna, Tikamgarh, Niwari, Damoh, Sagar, Datia, Shivpuri, Vidisha and Raisen districts of Madhya Pradesh. The project is expected to irrigate 10.62 lakh hectares of land, drinking water supply
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