Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is an Indian social movement spearheaded by native tribals (adivasis), farmers, environmentalists and human rights activists against a number of large dam projects across river Narmada , which flows through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat is one of the biggest dams on the river and was one of the first focal points of the movement. It is part of the Narmada Dam Project, whose main aim is to provide irrigation ... Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), or “Save Narmada Movement,” is a social and environmental movement started in 1985. Led by Medha Patkar, it protests against large dams on the Narmada River, fighting for the rights of displaced tribal communities and farmers while highlighting ecological concerns. Mainstream Weekly, Sept 9 2016, New Delhi: The Narmada Bachao Andolan ( NBA ) marks 30 years of people’s resistance to dam-projects in the Narmada valley. An icon of non-violent grassroots protest against destructive development, the NBA ’s peaceful efforts for equity and justice in the face of deliberate and severe provocation, make it a shining example of Gandhian ideals in an era of extreme corruption in morals and ethics. Resisting Rape of an Ancient Valley In the early 1980s, people of ... The Narmada Bachao Andolan , led by Medha Patkar, began in 1985 to oppose the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River, which threatened to displace thousands of people. The movement used hunger strikes, marches, and media campaigns to raise awareness and demand a fair resettlement policy. It succeeded in bringing international attention to the issue, leading to a review by the World Bank and ultimately contributing to the withdrawal of support for the project in 1995. This ...
