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.

A number of programs are planned in the Narmada valley starting from October 22 2010. Please participate.

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

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

In Memoriam: NBA salutes the life-long contribution of Smitu Kothari to people's movements
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]

Dams on River Narmada

Celebrating 25 years of resistance and reconstruction

Action Updates (January 2010)

News

Action Updates
(January 2010)