Protests Continue Over Compensation Issues at Dhodan Dam in Madhya Pradesh
Protest for compensation at dam under Ken-Betwa river linking project in MP enters 6th day
Hindustan Times
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In Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, protests by nearly a thousand tribals, farmers, and women against the Dhodan dam construction have entered their sixth day. Led by Amit Bhatnagar, protesters demand higher compensation and claim unauthorized demolitions of homes. Authorities state that most compensation distribution is nearly complete but cannot meet all demands.
- 01Protests have been ongoing for six days at the Dhodan dam site in Chhatarpur district.
- 02Nearly a thousand protesters are demanding higher compensation and addressing unauthorized demolitions.
- 03Local leader Amit Bhatnagar claims that concerns of the affected communities have been ignored for years.
- 04Authorities state that compensation distribution is about 90% complete and will not meet demands outside legal provisions.
- 05Protesters are facing health issues due to prolonged exposure to harsh weather conditions.
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Protests at the Dhodan dam site in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, have entered their sixth day, with nearly 1,000 participants, including tribals, farmers, and women, demanding higher compensation for land acquisition related to the Ken-Betwa river linking project. Local leader Amit Bhatnagar has alleged that unauthorized demolitions of homes are occurring and that false cases have been filed against protesters over the past four years. Many protesters are camping at the site with limited resources and have reported health issues due to the harsh conditions. Chhatarpur Collector Parth Jaiswal stated that while compensation distribution is about 90% complete, the remaining demands cannot be met under current legal frameworks. He emphasized that grievances should be addressed through local administrations and warned against violating prohibitory orders in place under Section 163.
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The ongoing protests may delay the construction of the Dhodan dam, affecting local infrastructure and the Ken-Betwa river linking project.
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