Ken-Betwa River Linking Project: A Game Changer for Bundelkhand
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in News | PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project in MP. |
| Project Cost | ₹44,605 crore |
| Beneficiaries | 65 lakh people (drinking water), 7.18 lakh farmers (irrigation benefits) in MP and UP |
| Energy Generation | 103 MW hydropower, 27 MW solar energy |
| Region Covered | Bundelkhand (spanning MP and UP) |
| Static Points (MP) | Capital: Bhopal; CM: Mohan Yadav; Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel |
| Other Projects Inaugurated | Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project; Daudhan Irrigation Project |
| Schemes Highlighted | Jal Jeevan Mission; Formation of Jal Shakti Ministry |
| Commemorative Releases | Stamp and coin honoring Atal Bihari Vajpayee |
| Atal Gram Sewa Sadans | Groundbreaking ceremony for 1,153 Sadans worth ₹437 crore |