About Betwa River 

The Betwa River, also known as Vetravati in Sanskrit, is a significant river in central India, primarily flowing through Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.  

Geographical Features 

• The Betwa River is a right bank tributary of the Yamuna River. 
• It originates at Jhirri Village (District Sehore) near Bhopal and flows eastward, eventually joining the Yamuna River near Hamirpur. 
• The river passes through the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. 

Cultural & Historical Significance 

• The Betwa River is historically significant as it was the location of the capital of the Chedi Kingdom (Suktamati) on its banks. 
• It is also mentioned in the epic Mahabharata, which adds to its cultural relevance. 

Other Important Information 

• The Betwa River Board (BRB) was constituted under the Betwa River Board Act, 1976 to manage the river's resources. 
• The Ken-Betwa River Link Project was approved in 2021, aiming to interlink the Ken and Betwa rivers for enhanced water distribution and irrigation purposes.