Ken-Betwa Project: Development Meets Ecology

Ken-Betwa Project: Development Meets Ecology

The Ken-Betwa River Linking Project, inaugurated recently, marks a milestone in India’s river-interlinking vision. Conceived 29 years ago, it is the first of 16 proposed projects to begin, sparking debates on balancing development with environmental sustainability. This project underscores the challenge of aligning India’s infrastructure ambitions with ecological preservation, reflecting the trade-offs inherent in modern progress.