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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Betwa is a peninsular river of central India that rises in the Vindhyas of Madhya Pradesh and joins the Yamuna near Hamirpur, Uttar Pradesh.
- Where does the Betwa River originate and where does it merge?
- Is the Betwa a tributary of the Ganga or the Yamuna?
- What is the Ken-Betwa Link Project and why is it controversial?
- What are the main tributaries and dams of the Betwa?

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In December 2021, the Union Cabinet approved the Ken-Betwa Link Project, which transfers water to the Betwa River's deficit basin, after Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh signed a tripartite agreement with the Centre.

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