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Ken-Betwa Project-Hit Families Escalate Protest; Hunger Strike Enters 12th Day

IN · 2026-07-18

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Key takeaway

Tribal families in MP escalate protest against Ken-Betwa river-linking project over unmet rehabilitation commitments.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerTribal protests and hunger strike over unmet rehabilitation commitments escalate in Chhatarpur, MP.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onProject authorities face pressure to halt or slow construction to address grievances, causing delays.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onDelays increase project costs and create payment bottlenecks for contractors and subcontractors.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youSMEs supplying construction materials or services face delayed receivables and potential defaults.

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