Villagers in India are protesting a government river-linking scheme worth $87bn, saying it threatens their homes and way of life.
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01Summary
- 01The project is an $87bn river-linking plan in India.
- 02Villagers say they would rather die than leave their homes.
- 03The protests are against a billion-dollar government project.
- 04The source is Al Jazeera.
02Why it matters
The dispute shows the human cost of major infrastructure plans and the tension between development and displacement. It affects villagers directly and could shape how large public projects are carried out in India.
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