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India's water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side event
At a UN Human Rights Council gathering, India highlighted its efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange. Discussions focused on the links between water scarcity, human rights and sustainable development. Experts stressed the importance of transparency and data sharing, while calling for greater cooperation on shared water resources to protect human dignity and support livelihoods that depend on these vital resources.
Ken-Betwa Project: Administration turns to bone density tests for age verification
Madhya Pradesh officials are using medical examinations to verify ages for project compensation. Bone density tests and X-rays are employed when official documents are unavailable. This process ensures eligible villagers receive fair rehabilitation and compensation benefits. The administration aims to streamline the process and avoid excluding any beneficiaries. Approximately 180 individuals have undergone these medical age verification procedures.
Congress stands with tribals staging 'satyagraha' against 'Ken-Betwa project', will pressure govt: Rahul Gandhi
Rahul Gandhi supports tribals protesting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project. He will visit the protest site to pressure the government. Tribals claim the project will displace thousands and harm the Panna Tiger Reserve. They allege administrative harassment and seek parliamentary intervention. Gandhi pledged his and Congress's solidarity with the affected communities.
Ken-Betwa activist Bhatnagar ends 18-day hunger strike on mother's request
Activist Amit Bhatnagar has ended his 18-day hunger strike against alleged irregularities in the rehabilitation and compensation of families displaced by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project and other irrigation schemes in Madhya Pradesh. His fast ended after his mother persuaded him following his discharge from hospital, while the administration said it would examine complaints and the activist welcomed the decision to conduct a fresh survey and joint inquiry into the allegations.
Police end 15-day Ken-Betwa protest marked by Jal, Chita, Faansi satyagrahas
In Chhatarpur, a 15-day demonstration against the Ken-Betwa Link Project came to a close on Sunday, as police intervened to disperse the protest and send villagers back to their residences. Protesters contended that their leader was taken into custody, while police disagreed with this claim. The protest emphasized concerns over project mismanagement and its environmental impact, even as officials highlighted its importance for local development.
NCC gets Rs 3,389.49 crore Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority
NCC Ltd has received a contract valued at Rs 3,389.49 crore to execute the Daudhan Dam under the Ken-Betwa Link Project. The contract involves planning, design, engineering, and hydro-mechanical works on an EPC basis. The project is to be completed over a 72-month period. The company received the Letter of Acceptance on November 28.
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NCC shares surge 5% on bagging order worth Rs 3,389 crore
NCC shares rose 5% after securing a Rs 3,389.49 crore order for Daudhan Dam under the Ken-Betwa Link Project. The project will be completed in 72 months with an EPC contract.
River linking projects may adversely impact monsoon: Experts
The Ken-Betwa scheme, the first being implemented under the National River Linking Project (NRLP), seeks to bring nearly 11 lakh hectares of land under irrigation in the parched Bundelkhand region straddling Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Centre constitutes Ken-Betwa link project authority
Five central secretaries in 20-member steering panel for linking two tributaries of Yamuna; panel will be chaired by jal shakti ministry secretary.
Ken-Betwa river link to be completed with Rs 44,605 crore: Budget 2022-23
The implementation of Ken-Betwa rivers linking at an estimated cost of Rs 44,605 crore will be taken up, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. She said the draft DPRs of five river links, namely Damanganga-Pinjal, Par-Tapi-Narmada, Godavari-Krishna, Krishna-Pennar, and Pennar-Cauvery have been finalized.
Jairam Ramesh fears interlinking of Ken, Betwa will 'destroy' Panna Tiger Reserve
"The CMs of UP and MP will sign a pact today to link the Ken and Betwa rivers. This will all but destroy the Panna Tiger Reserve in MP, a success story in translocation and revival. I had suggested alternatives 10 years ago but alas...," he said on Twitter.
Linking of 30 rivers put on fast track to tackle water woes
A senior official said the water resources and river development ministry, led by minister Nitin Gadkari, has lined up Rs 45,000-crore worth of development projects to interlink four rivers in the first phase of this initiative.
Linking of rivers may get 'national projects' tag
Though the Ken-Betwa link has already been declared as a 'national project', the remaining ILR projects are yet to be clubbed in this category.
Ken-Betwa interlinking project to be launched soon: Uma Bharti
Uma Bharti said the inter-linking of all the planned rivers will help generate over 30,000 MW of power.
Resolve Ken-Betwa river-linking issues: Uma Bharti to UP, MP governments
Uma Bharti asked all states to "rise above" their respective outlooks and work instead for a national outlook on water management in the country.
Ken-Betwa project to get nod without reducing height of its dam
The Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), which takes a call on diversion of forests for any major development project - on Tuesday agreed in principle to give a green signal to the Centre's ambitious Ken-Betwa river-linking project without insisting on reducing height of its proposed dam.
Work on Ken-Betwa river linking project to start this year
Minister of State for Water Resources Goel made the comments while chairing 12th meeting of special committee for inter-linking river here.
Waiting for new funding details on Ken-Betwa: Niti Aayog
The project comes under AIBP in which the Centre contributes 60 per cent funds but the Water Resources Ministry has asked Niti Aayog to change the funding pattern to 90:10 ratio
7 lakh trees, 90 sqkm of Panna Tiger Reserve may submerge in Ken-Betwa project
About 7.2 lakh trees and a huge 90 square kilometres area of Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) may be submerged in water due to the Ken-Betwa river linking project, according to an official report. There will be also be an "irreversible" loss of breeding sites for wild animals after submergence of critical and specialised habitats under the proposed project which is likely to cost over Rs 9,000 crore.
7 lakh trees, 90 sq km of Panna Tiger Reserve may submerge in Ken-Betwa project
The Ken-Betwa project is expected to provide drinking water supply for 13.42 lakh people and help irrigate 6.75 lakh hectares of land in Bundelkhand.
Ken-Betwa river interlinking project under consideration of NBWL
The ambitious river-linking projects will be implemented only in those states which favoured it while those opposed would be left out, govt had said recently.
Wildlife board's Ken-Betwa riders don't impress experts
The Ken-Betwa river-linking project, which promises to resolve Bundelkhand's water crisis, will not only submerge a considerable area inside Panna Tiger Reserve, but also submerge a part of a vulture habitat and make it nearly impossible for the critically endangered gharials to make a comeback in Ken.
Ken-Betwa inter-linking project at advanced stage: Govt
Giving details of the drought situation, Jat said water has dropped 58 metre in Maharashtra, 46.1 metre in Telangana and 13.8 metre in Jharkhand.
Madhya Pradesh: Ken-Betwa River link project to be sent to NBWL for approval
The Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board has decided to send the Ken-Betwa River Link Project to the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) for approval.
Ken-Betwa inter-linking to be taken up shortly
The project to inter-link Ken and Betwa rivers will be taken up shortly, notwithstanding opposition by some sections, the government said today.
Government mulling SPV for linking Ken, Betwa rivers
The project envisages diversion of surplus water from the Ken basin to the water-deficit Betwa basin. The work for it would involve the two neighbouring states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
Cabinet okays linking Ken, Betwa rivers
The Cabinet earmarked over Rs 9,000 crore for the project which will transfer surplus water from the Ken river to the Betwa basin through a 221-km canal.
Govt identifies 30 river links from among states' proposals
Govt said the National Water Development Authority had identified 30 river links from amongst several proposed by states and feasibility reports have been prepared for 16 of them.
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