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Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment
6. The Ken-Betwa River Interlinking (KBRIL) Project is fraught with ecological challenges and needs a thorough environmental impact assessment before going ahead. Analyse. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate.
Reference: Down to Earth
Why the question:
Ken-Betwa Link Project is the first project under the National Perspective Plan for interlinking of rivers. It envisages transferring water from the Ken river to the Betwa river, both tributaries of the Yamuna. The Ken-Betwa Link Canal will be 221 km long, including a 2-km long tunnel.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the challenges in the Ken-Betwa River Interlinking project.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context and reasons for the approval of the Ken-Betwa River Interlinking project.
Body:
First, write about the threats to wildlife sanctuaries and national parks from habitat loss. Loss of tree cover, increased man animal conflict etc. Substantiate with examples. For e.g: Clearance of core zone of Panna national park
Next, write the need of an effective Environmental Impact assessment to anticipate and mitigate the issues arising from Ken-Betwa River Interlinking project.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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