Rally in Mandleshwar March 2008
Dams on River Narmada
The construction of large dams on the River Narmada in central India and its impact on millions of people living in the river valley has become one of the most important social issues in contemporary India. Through this website, we the friends of the Narmada valley and its people hope to present the perspective of grassroots people's organisations on the issue. Read an introduction to the issue.
The Friends of River Narmada is an international coalition of organisations and individuals (mostly of Indian descent). The coalition is a solidarity network for the Narmada Bachao Andolan (Save the Narmada Movement) and other similar grassroots struggles in India. More info about us.
Note that we are NOT the Narmada Bachao Andolan.
Action Updates (March 08)
Amidst displacement, the people of the Narmada Valley continue to celebrate life and culture
Chief Justice of M.P. High Court, to hear the case of corruption worth crores of rupees in the rehabilitation of families affected by the SSP.
NBA Press Release; May 08, 2008
Supreme Court directs Govt. of Madhya Pradesh to file details of land to be given to oustees
NBA Press Release; April 07, 2008
Women's Day Remembered in the Narmada Valley: Women's Role Crucial in People's Struggles for Life and Livelihood.
NBA Press Release; March 21, 2008
Huge Rally of Maheshwar Dam Oustees: Many organizations and renowned individuals participate
NBA Press Release; March 16, 2008
Supreme Court Hears the Sardar Sarovar Case.
NBA Press Release; March 10, 2008
Jabalpur High Court Stays Procedures Initiated by NVDA: Issues Notices to Govt. of Madhya Pradesh, NVDA, NCA and others on the Fake Registry Cases
NBA Press Release; March 05, 2008
Madhya Pradesh High Court gives land-mark judgment: Directs allotment of land to oustees of Omkareshwar dam. (The text of the judgement can be accessed here)
NBA Press Release; February 22, 2008
Public Hearing held in Badwani - Rampant Corruption Hampers Rehabilitation Process
NBA Press Release; December 20, 2007
NCA Admits Illegality of Sardar Sarovar Dam Height Increase to 121.92 m
NBA Press Release; November 14, 2007
Supreme Court upholds Madhya Pradesh High Court Order in favor of oustees: Directs water level of Omkareshwar dam to be kept at EL 189 M
NBA Press Release; September 05, 2007
News
The PDF version of the book in 3 parts: [Part 1 (1.5 MB)] [Part 2 (1.1 MB)] [Part 3 (1.4 MB)]
A recent report by an independent survey team demolishes all claims of adequate rehabilitation and compensation by the government. You can access the report here [Click on "Reports" on top-right corner]
Fishworkers and Boatmen assert their Right to Water and Fisheries in Sardar Sarovar Pics[1, 2, 3]
NBA Press Release; September 30, 2006
Ministry of Environment and Forests orders stoppage of work on Maheshwar dam; Project authorities violate conditions of clearance; Maheshwar Project should be scrapped in national and state interest
NBA Press Release; June 12, 2006
The MOEF order and related documents: [DOC] [PDF]