Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Chhatarpur Collector Orders Salary Cuts, Ken-Betwa Rehabilitation Measures
Chhatarpur Collector Mrinal Meena held a meeting about government work and families affected by the Ken-Betwa Link Project.
He said officials must not ignore people’s complaints or government responsibilities.
He ordered officials to improve services at Karaundia, where displaced families have been settled.
These services include an Anganwadi centre, a doctor, medical camps, bicycles for eligible students, hand pumps, electricity and regular food rations.
He also told officials to prevent illegal liquor sales and protect families from unsafe medicines and unlicensed businesses.
Some displaced tribal people were still protesting and asking for fair compensation and a clear rehabilitation plan.
The Collector ordered salary deductions for two local-body officials who missed an important meeting without notice.
He also asked departments to resolve complaints and pending cases more quickly.
A government road official was told to explain why court-related action had been delayed.
Collector Mrinal Meena ordered one day’s salary deduction from the CMOs of Harpalpur and Maharajpur for missing important meetings without prior notice.
Officials were directed to provide basic amenities, healthcare, education support, electricity and rations at Karaundia, a settlement for Ken-Betwa Link Project-affected families.
Displaced tribal people continued a “Chita Aandolan” protest, demanding fair compensation and a rehabilitation plan.
Departments were instructed to register unorganised workers, inspect food and medicine businesses, and act against illegal or unsafe practices.
The Collector ordered faster grievance resolution, mobile revenue courts and a show-cause notice to the PMGSY General Manager over delayed court compliance.
- Who
- Chhatarpur Collector Mrinal Meena, district officials, local-body CMOs, and families displaced by the Ken-Betwa Link Project.
- What
- The Collector reviewed rehabilitation and government schemes, ordered services for affected families, directed action on pending issues, and ordered one day’s salary deductions for two absent CMOs.
- When
- The weekly TL meeting was held on Monday; the accompanying report also referenced a protest on day 10 on July 16, 2026.
- Where
- Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, including the Karaundia settlement.
- Why
- To improve rehabilitation, implement government schemes, resolve public grievances and pending cases, and enforce administrative accountability.
Administrative Response
Displaced Families’ Demands
Rehabilitation and compensation
Administrative Response
Collector Meena directed officials to provide basic amenities and services to Ken-Betwa Link Project-affected families at Karaundia.
Displaced Families’ Demands
Displaced tribal people continued the “Chita Aandolan,” demanding fair compensation and a rehabilitation plan.
Government accountability
Administrative Response
The Collector said negligence would not be tolerated and ordered salary deductions or disciplinary action for officials who missed meetings or delayed court-related work.
Displaced Families’ Demands
The protest and reported demands indicate that affected residents say existing compensation and rehabilitation arrangements remain inadequate.
- Collector
- Mrinal Meena
- Affected project
- Ken-Betwa Link Project
- Rehabilitation settlement
- Karaundia
- Salary deductions
- One day’s salary from the CMOs of Harpalpur and Maharajpur
- Protest demand
- Displaced tribal people demanded fair compensation and a rehabilitation plan
- Worker-registration scheme
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan Yojana
- Administrative action
- A show-cause notice was ordered for the PMGSY General Manager over delayed appeal and court-order compliance