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Ken-Betwa Project Sparks Tribal Protest in Madhya Pradesh
✍️ Times of India
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 11:10 AM
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Tribal communities in Madhya Pradesh have staged protests against the Ken-Betwa project, citing concerns over displacement and environmental impact.
The Ken-Betwa project, a proposed water infrastructure scheme in Madhya Pradesh, has become a flashpoint for tribal dissent.
Local tribal groups argue that the project will displace thousands of families and threaten their traditional livelihoods.
Environmental groups have also raised alarms about potential damage to the region’s fragile ecosystems.
Government officials say the project aims to improve irrigation and water supply, but they have yet to address the community’s grievances.
The protests have drawn attention to the broader issue of development projects and indigenous rights in central India.
Local tribal groups argue that the project will displace thousands of families and threaten their traditional livelihoods.
Environmental groups have also raised alarms about potential damage to the region’s fragile ecosystems.
Government officials say the project aims to improve irrigation and water supply, but they have yet to address the community’s grievances.
The protests have drawn attention to the broader issue of development projects and indigenous rights in central India.