The Ken-Betwa river linking initiative is designed to supply drinking water and irrigation to the parched Bundelkhand region. However, the project remains a subject of intense debate due to concerns regarding the loss of forests in Panna, potential threats to local wildlife, the displacement of tribal communities, and whether the Ken basin actually holds enough surplus water. These issues continue to challenge the core ecological and hydrological premises of the plan.
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