The Ken Betwa Link Project is a key venture within India’s National Perspective Plan aimed at remedying severe water scarcity through strategic river interlinking. This innovative water transfer initiative seeks to revitalize the water-deficient regions of Bundelkhand by enhancing the hydrological connectivity between the Ken and Betwa rivers. The project connects the Ken and Betwa rivers, both tributaries of the Yamuna, to provide irrigation and drinking water to over 8 lakh hectares in MP and UP. It involves the construction of dams, tunnels, canals, and powerhouses, and is estimated to cost ₹44,605 crores. Ken-Betwa link projectSALIENT FEATURES The Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) is a river interlinking project designed to transfer surplus water from the Ken River to the water-scarce Betwa basin. It includes the construction of the Daudhan Dam, a 77-meter-high structure, and a 221 km long canal, including a 2 km tunnel, to move water efficiently.
