The central government has approved the implementation of the Ken-Betwa link project under the National River Linking Policy. A steering committee and KBLPA (Ken-Betwa Link Project Authority) have been formed to facilitate the project’s development. On the other hand, the KBLPA will be accountable for the Daudhan dam, Ken-Betwa link water carrier canal, tunnel, Kotha barrage, lower project, and the Power House. All this will be done under the leadership of a Chief Executive Officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India.

In the Union Budget 2022-23, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has an allocation of Rs. 1.24 lakh Crores, which is 3.1% of the total expected expenditure. Direct payment of MSP to farmers was a significant announcement. The government will make Rs. 2.37 lakh Crores of direct payments to 1.63 crore paddy and wheat farmers across India.

The field of agriculture has observed massive technological developments. Farming has transitioned broadly from seed-sowing techniques to farm tools, methods of increasing productivity, harvesting systems, etc. But with the rapid shift towards organic and modern farming methods, agricultural land’s natural potential is deteriorating.