The interlinking of rivers offers several benefits, but also raises significant socio-economic and environmental concerns. Analyze.

Interlinking of rivers refers to facilitating interconnections between two or more rivers so that water from surplus region river can be transferred to water deficit region river. - Flood prone area - Frequent droughts - Water stress - Semi-arid region overhead underground pipeline - river channels - canals [Fig. Transfer] for example: Ken-Betwa - Bundelkhand region's aimed at zero to be rejuvenated using Ken-Betwa link. a it reduces flood vulnerability in water surplus areas. b Acts as equalising force for differently developed areas leading to equitable development. iv Provides economic security to nearby regions - e.g. Himalayan-Peninsular link can alleviate suffering of delta region. B) Raises Socio-economic & Environmental

as natural flow is hindered. D Disturb ecology of nearby areas as constructions poses risks. e.g. Submergence of Panna National Parks area due to Ken-Betwa iii leads to displacement of people. e.g. Demand of land acquisition uprooting forced from physical residence iv Uprooted communities face severe psychological & economic loss but due to lack of rehabilitation & livelihood/alternatives. Can be balanced by consulting farming through taking Gram Sabhas into confidence by local, innovative question