♤ NBA demanded a proper cost benefit analysis of the major developmental projects

completed in the country so far.

♤ It also demanded that social cost should be calculated too with respect to such projects. Social cost meant forced settlement of project affected people, serious loss of means of livelihood and culture, depletion of ecological resources.

♤ Because of constant struggle, Right to rehabilitation has been recognized by the government and judiciary.

♤ A comprehensive National Rehabilitation Policy formed by the government in 2003 can be considered as an achievement of the movements like NBA.

♤ NBA used every available democratic strategy to put forward its demands like Pradarshan, Dharna, Gherao, Rasta Roko, Jail Bharo Aandolan, Bhook Hartal etc. The prominent face of the movement was Medha Patkar, a social activist.