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.
Celebrating 25 years of resistance and reconstruction
This year, it will be 25 years since the Narmada Bachao Andolan started questioning, organizing and mobilizing resistance against destruction of life and livelihood in the Narmada river valley. been initiated in the valley.
Action Updates
(January 2010)
State Information Commission slaps a Rs. 10000 fine on errant Public Information Officers (PIOs)
NBA Press Release; January 03, 2010
Narmada Ghati respectfully remembers Baba Amte and Sanjay Sangvai
NBA Press Release; December 28, 2009
SC declines to lift High Court stay on ISP-OSP Canals: Next hearing on Jan 19th
NBA Press Release; December 18, 2009
Chief Minister's letter confirms no R&R Plan for Maheshwar Project
NBA Press Release; November 27, 2009
Indefinite stay on Omkareshwar and Indira Sagar Canals - Canal affected also entitled to all R&R as reservoir-affected
NBA Press Release; November 11, 2009
Union Environment Minister proposes stoppage of work on Maheshwar dam
NBA Press Release; November 11, 2009
NBA Press Release; October 28, 2009
Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) High Court refuses permission to fill Omkareshwar dam
NBA Press Release; September 25, 2009
Narmada in Full Spate Again: Gross Illegality and Callous Nexus of State Exposed
NBA Press Release; September 13, 2009
M.P. High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Collectors and Contractors in Narmada Canals Case
NBA Press Release; September 12, 2009
Jabalpur High Court Issues Contempt Notice to NVDA
NBA Press Release; September 03, 2009
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs grant of 5 acres of agricultural land to 16,000 adult sons and adult unmarried daughters
NBA Press Release; September 02, 2009
M.P. High Court stays review of GRA Orders favourable to oustees, sought by State and NHDC
NBA Press Release; August 29, 2009
Representatives from Narmada valley meet M.P. Governor and seek protection of Gram Sabha's rights.
NBA Press Release; August 26, 2009
Narmada Bachao Andolan kick-starts massive Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in Narmada valley.
NBA Press Release; August 24, 2009
Victory for decade-long land-struggle of tribal oustees of Man dam as M.P. High Court directs Govt. to provide 5 acres of agricultural land to adult sons
NBA Press Release; August 15, 2009
M.P. High Court Orders Continued Stay on Land Acquisition and Excavation for Indira Sagar (ISP) and Omkareshwar (OSP) - Narmada Canals
NBA Press Release; August 07, 2009
Jabalpur High Court stays land acquisition in Omkareshwar & ISP canal work
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
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
Advocate N.S. Kale - The passing away of a mountain : Obituary
NBA Press Release; April 05, 2009
NBA Press Release; January 03, 2010
Narmada Ghati respectfully remembers Baba Amte and Sanjay Sangvai
NBA Press Release; December 28, 2009
SC declines to lift High Court stay on ISP-OSP Canals: Next hearing on Jan 19th
NBA Press Release; December 18, 2009
Chief Minister's letter confirms no R&R Plan for Maheshwar Project
NBA Press Release; November 27, 2009
Indefinite stay on Omkareshwar and Indira Sagar Canals - Canal affected also entitled to all R&R as reservoir-affected
NBA Press Release; November 11, 2009
Union Environment Minister proposes stoppage of work on Maheshwar dam
NBA Press Release; November 11, 2009
Displaced People Will Converge In Bhopal: Moral Victory For The struggle in the Narmada valley
NBA Press Release; November 06, 2009
Arrested Activists released Except Alok Agrawal
NBA Press Release; November 05, 2009
Contempt of Court and violation of Democracy by Administration
NBA Press Release; November 03, 2009
NBA.s peaceful protest receives over-whelming civil society support on fourth day
NBA Press Release; November 01, 2009
INDEFINITE JAIL-FAST OF NBA ACTIVISTS ENTERS SECOND DAY: Against unlawful arrests and seizure of office
NBA Press Release; November 01, 2009
NBA condemns as reprehensible the lathi charge, illegal arrests and seizure of office in Khandwa
NBA Press Release; October 30, 2009
Lathicharge on Displaced People, Police Atrocity instead of Rights, Repression instead of Execution of Court Orders
NBA Press Release; October 28, 2009
Thousands of oustees of Narmada Valley Dam Projects march for their rights in KhandwaNBA Press Release; November 06, 2009
Arrested Activists released Except Alok Agrawal
NBA Press Release; November 05, 2009
Contempt of Court and violation of Democracy by Administration
NBA Press Release; November 03, 2009
NBA.s peaceful protest receives over-whelming civil society support on fourth day
NBA Press Release; November 01, 2009
INDEFINITE JAIL-FAST OF NBA ACTIVISTS ENTERS SECOND DAY: Against unlawful arrests and seizure of office
NBA Press Release; November 01, 2009
NBA condemns as reprehensible the lathi charge, illegal arrests and seizure of office in Khandwa
NBA Press Release; October 30, 2009
Lathicharge on Displaced People, Police Atrocity instead of Rights, Repression instead of Execution of Court Orders
NBA Press Release; October 28, 2009
NBA Press Release; October 28, 2009
Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) High Court refuses permission to fill Omkareshwar dam
NBA Press Release; September 25, 2009
Narmada in Full Spate Again: Gross Illegality and Callous Nexus of State Exposed
NBA Press Release; September 13, 2009
M.P. High Court Issues Contempt Notice to Collectors and Contractors in Narmada Canals Case
NBA Press Release; September 12, 2009
Jabalpur High Court Issues Contempt Notice to NVDA
NBA Press Release; September 03, 2009
Madhya Pradesh High Court directs grant of 5 acres of agricultural land to 16,000 adult sons and adult unmarried daughters
NBA Press Release; September 02, 2009
M.P. High Court stays review of GRA Orders favourable to oustees, sought by State and NHDC
NBA Press Release; August 29, 2009
Representatives from Narmada valley meet M.P. Governor and seek protection of Gram Sabha's rights.
NBA Press Release; August 26, 2009
Narmada Bachao Andolan kick-starts massive Gram Swaraj Abhiyan in Narmada valley.
NBA Press Release; August 24, 2009
Victory for decade-long land-struggle of tribal oustees of Man dam as M.P. High Court directs Govt. to provide 5 acres of agricultural land to adult sons
NBA Press Release; August 15, 2009
M.P. High Court Orders Continued Stay on Land Acquisition and Excavation for Indira Sagar (ISP) and Omkareshwar (OSP) - Narmada Canals
NBA Press Release; August 07, 2009
Jabalpur High Court stays land acquisition in Omkareshwar & ISP canal work
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
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
Advocate N.S. Kale - The passing away of a mountain : Obituary
NBA Press Release; April 05, 2009
In Memoriam: NBA salutes the life-long contribution of Smitu Kothari to people's movements
NBA Press Release; March 23, 2009
NBA Press Release; March 23, 2009
More coverage of the latest developments including SC proceedings, rehabilitation site info etc. hosted on narmada.aidindia.org
News
Unravelling Bhakra - A new study released by the Manthan Adhyayan Kendra, debunks many of the popular notions and perceptions associated with the Bhakra Dam Project.
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]
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]