Reuters · 12 Oct, 01:06 · Business briefing

As rising waters flood homes and temples, villagers protest India's $87 billion river-linking project

Villagers in India are protesting the government’s ambitious $87 billion river-linking scheme as rising floodwaters damage homes and temples.

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Villagers in India are protesting the government’s ambitious $87 billion river-linking scheme as rising floodwaters damage homes and temples. The project aims to connect rivers to mitigate droughts and floods, but critics argue it exacerbates local displacement and environmental risks. This development highlights the complex tension between large-scale infrastructure ambitions and community welfare, raising significant questions about the social and ecological costs of such massive public works initiatives in developing economies.

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