भारत की पहली नदी जोड़ो परियोजना — Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project | SSC UPSC Current Affairs
भारत की पहली नदी जोड़ो परियोजना (Bharat ki pahli nadi jodo pariyojna) — Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project. Know the first river interlinking project of India, state, dam, length of canal, purpose, and exam-relevant key facts for SSC CGL, UPSC, MPPSC.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- भारत की पहली नदी जोड़ो परियोजना = Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project (केन-बेतवा नदी जोड़ो परियोजना)।
- यह मध्य प्रदेश और उत्तर प्रदेश के बीच भारत की पहली अंतर्-राज्यीय नदी जोड़ो परियोजना है।
- Ken River (विंध्याचल क्षेत्र) से water transfer किया जाएगा Betwa River की ओर।
- Daudhan Dam — Ken River पर MP में बनाया जाएगा।
- Canal length: लगभग 221 km लंबी नहर Ken से Betwa को जोड़ेगी।
- लाभार्थी: MP और UP के सूखाग्रस्त बुंदेलखंड क्षेत्र को पानी मिलेगा।
- Project की लागत: ₹44,605 crore (approx.)।
- National Perspective Plan (NPP) under National Water Development Agency (NWDA) — 30 river interlinking projects proposed.
- PM Modi ने इस project की आधारशिला 25 December 2021 को रखी।
- Chandranagar Bird Sanctuary (Panna Tiger Reserve) के पास Daudhan Dam बनेगा — पर्यावरण चिंता है।
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | Very High | 5–8 | Government schemes are one of the most tested topics in SSC CGL and CHSL GK sections. |
| UPSC / State PCS | High | 8–12 | UPSC tests implementation, target beneficiaries, and outcomes — not just scheme names. |
| State PCS / PSC | Very High | 6–10 | Both central and state schemes are tested extensively in state PCS papers. |
| Banking (IBPS / SBI) | High | 4–6 | Financial inclusion schemes, Jan Dhan, PMSBY, and credit guarantee schemes are key banking exam topics. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Scheme: full name, ministry, launch date, objective
- Financial figures: allocation, beneficiaries reached so far
- Eligibility: who can benefit (age, income, gender, area)
- Implementing agency: central, state, or both
- Related amendments or extensions: any recent modifications to the scheme
Practice Questions
Q1. भारत की पहली नदी जोड़ो परियोजना (First River Interlinking Project of India) कौन सी है?
- Godavari-Cauvery Link
- Ken-Betwa River Interlinking
- Ganga-Yamuna Link
- Mahanadi-Godavari Link
Explanation: Ken-Betwa River Interlinking Project भारत की पहली नदी जोड़ो परियोजना है, जो Madhya Pradesh और Uttar Pradesh के बुंदेलखंड क्षेत्र को लाभान्वित करेगी। PM Modi ने 25 December 2021 को इसकी आधारशिला रखी।
How to Prepare Government Schemes for Government Exams
Create a scheme log: Name | Ministry | Target | Key Feature. Add every new scheme as it appears. Review this weekly.
Focus on 'Flagship' schemes: PM-KISAN, PMAY, Ayushman Bharat, PM SVANidhi. These generate the most questions.
For UPSC, understand the policy objective behind the scheme — income support, housing, health insurance. The 'why' matters more than the name.