The Ken-Betwa protest: Is there really surplus water to transfer? | In Focus podcast
This podcast episode examines the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, focusing on environmental concerns, displacement of tribal communities, and the scientific validity of the 'surplus water' claim. It explores whether sustainable alternatives like watershed development are more viable.
The Ken-Betwa Link Project, India’s first river-linking project, has once again come under the spotlight amid protests by villagers, many from tribal communities, who fear displacement and question the rehabilitation process. But beyond the immediate protests lies a larger debate over the science, hydrology and long-term viability of the project.
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