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 (Nov 06, 2008)
NBA Press Release; November 06, 2008
Narmada oustees demonstrate at various places in front of Chief Minister: Activists of movement illegally detained
NBA Press Release; September 08, 2008
Jabalpur High Court Gives Final Order on Case Regarding Corruption in Sardar Sarovar Rehabilitation
NBA Press Release; August 21, 2008
Madhya Pradesh High Court orders acquisition of 974 excluded houses: GRA confirms that houses in Govt surveys were arbitrarily excluded
NBA Press Release; August 07, 2008
Case on Massive Corruption in SSP Rehabilitation - Final Hearing held in Jabalpur HC
NBA Press Release; July 27, 2008
CBI arrests Rehabilitation Officer for Narmada projects red-handed accepting bribe
NBA Press Release; July 16, 2008
M.P. High Court cancels appointment of ex-officers of NVDA as Members of GRA
NBA Press Release; July 14, 2008
Thousands of Narmada dam Oustees March for Rights in Bhopal: Declare Satyagraha in Narmada valley
NBA Press Release; July 12, 2008
High Court not satisfied with rehabilitation in Omkareshwar Project: Refuses permission to increase water level in dam
NBA Press Release; June 21, 2008
Massive Corruption and Technical Flaws Have Caused the SSP Canal Breaches
NBA Press Release; June 14, 2008
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]