Chouhan said after the completion of the project, water for irrigation, drinking water, as well as, industrial use will be ensured in Bundelkhand
The Ken-Betwa project involves the transfer of water from the Ken river to the Betwa river through the construction of the Daudhan dam and a canal linking the two rivers
Project is a part of PM's development package for drought-prone Bundelkhand region
Estimated to cost Rs 35,000 cr, the link will transfer surplus water from the river basin of the Ken to that of the Betwa
A committee shall be set up to monitor the works during pre-construction, during construction and post-construction phases
The study by the environment ministry valued the benefits of the project at Rs 3000 crore anually