Rally in Khandwa Nov 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
(June 2009)
NBA Press Release; July 02, 2009
Jabalpur High Court begins hearing Omkareshwar and Indira-Sagar
NBA Press Release; June 24, 2009
Jabalpur High Court: Corruption in SSP PAF's Rehabilitation
NBA Press Release; June 23, 2009
Justice Jha Commission visits Narmada Valley: PAFs expose rampant corruption
NBA Press Release; June 09, 2009
Narmada Canal Breach Causes Loss and Chaos Again: No Water Supply to Jamnagar, Kutch, Saurashtra and Rajkot.
NBA Press Release; June 08, 2009
NBA Welcomes the Conferment of the Prem Bhatia Memorial Award for Excellence in Journalism to Gargi Parsai.
NBA Press Release; June 08, 2009
High Court Orders No submergence of lands and houses in affected villages of Maheshwar and Upper Beda dam
NBA Press Release; May 18, 2009
Supreme Court.s No to fill Omkareshwar dam up to 193.3 m
NBA Press Release; May 14, 2009
Legal Update: Sardar Sarovar Corruption in Rehabilitation
NBA Press Release; May 13, 2009
Hearing on Corruption in Rehabilitation of Sardar-Sarovar Affected proceeds at Jabalpur High Court
NBA Press Release; April 25, 2009
Sardar Sarovar: Environmental Experts' Committee Concludes Non-Compliance
NBA Press Release; April 24, 2009
Advocate N.S. Kale - The passing away of a mountain : Obituary
NBA Press Release; April 05, 2009
Supreme Court Upholds the Historic Judgement of the Jabalpur Hight Court on Right to Peaceful Protest and Right to Life
NBA Press Release; March 27, 2009
NBA Press Release; March 23, 2009
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]