Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Villagers Protest Daudhan Dam Compensation Surveys
Villagers in Madhya Pradesh are protesting against the government's compensation surveys for the Ken-Betwa Link Project.
They claim the surveys are flawed and have deprived many of rehabilitation benefits.
The government, however, says 90% of families have been rehabilitated and efforts are ongoing for the rest.
The villagers were evicted from their protest site due to health concerns, but they believe it was unjust.
The project aims to bring water from the Ken river to the Betwa basin, benefiting several districts in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
It will irrigate a large area, generate power, and provide drinking water.
The villagers are required to provide extensive documentation to prove their residency, which they contest.
Villagers in Madhya Pradesh protest against alleged flawed compensation surveys for the Ken-Betwa Link Project.
Women in ten villages launch 'Chullahband' stir, shunning cooking in batches of 20 daily.
Government claims 90% of families have been rehabilitated, with efforts ongoing for the remaining.
Villagers were evicted from protest site due to health concerns, but believe it was unjust.
Project aims to bring Ken water to Betwa basin, benefiting nine districts in Madhya Pradesh and four in Uttar Pradesh.
- Who
- Villagers in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur district
- What
- Protest against alleged flawed compensation surveys for the Ken-Betwa Link Project
- When
- July 22 (after eviction on July 20)
- Where
- Kupi village, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- To protest against irregularities in compensation surveys and eviction from protest site
Villagers' Perspective
Government's Perspective
Compensation Surveys
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers allege irregularities in surveys, claiming many are deprived of rehabilitation benefits.
Government's Perspective
Officials claim 90% of families have been rehabilitated, with efforts ongoing for the remaining.
Eviction and Health Concerns
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers were evicted from the protest site, citing health concerns, but claim it was unjust.
Government's Perspective
Local administration evicted protesters due to deteriorating health conditions.
Documentation Requirements
Villagers' Perspective
Villagers contest the need for extensive documentation to prove residency.
Government's Perspective
Government requires Aadhaar cards, school certificates, and other documents to verify eligibility.
- Project Name
- Ken-Betwa Link Project
- Project Cost
- Rs 44,605 crore
- Affected Villages
- 10 villages
- Displaced Families
- 2,000 families
- Benefiting Districts
- 9 in Madhya Pradesh, 4 in Uttar Pradesh
- Irrigation Area
- 9.04 lakh hectares
- Power Generation
- 103 MW hydro, 27 MW solar
- Drinking Water Provision
- 194 million cubic meters