II. Narmada Bachao Aandolan:

♤ An ambitious developmental project was launched in the Narmada valley of central India in early 80's.

♤ The project consisted of 30 big dams, 135 medium sized and around 3000 small dams to be constructed on the Narmada and its tributaries that flow across three states, MP, Gujarat and Maharashtra.

♤ Sardar Sarovar Project in Gujarat and Narmada Sagar Project in MP were two most important biggest, multipurpose dams planned under the project.

♤ The projects mentioned above were aimed to provide drinking water and water for irrigation, generation of electricity and increase in agricultural production.

♤ The project required relocation of about two and half lakh people and 245 villages were expected to get submerged.

♤ Initially locals demanded proper relocation and proper rehabilitation. It was during late 80's that the issue crystallised under the banner of Narmada Bachao Aandolan, a loose collective of local voluntary organs.