Question

Achievements of Narmada bachao andolan

Answer 1

Answer:

Main cause of this movement was large scale dam construction besides the Narmada River. This caused huge displacement of people in these areas due to the slow progress of government's rehabilitation policy.this movement caused to force government to stop large scale construction of dams, The Narmada Bachao Andolan, with its leading spokespersons Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, have received the Right Livelihood Award in 1991.

Answer 2

Narmada Bachao Andolan

Explanation:

• Narmada Bachao Andolan is a mass movement of tribals, farmers and environmentalists against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the river Narmada. The movement was started in 1985 and headed by activist Medha Patkar. The main issue in the struggle is the displacement of a large number of people caused by the proposed construction of dams and their rehabilitation and compensation by the government. It has led to legal cases being fought in Supreme Court.
• The height of the proposed dam is another contentious issue as it would influence the amount of area that would be submerged after its construction. The environmental impacts of the dam include loss of forests and habitat. The movement has tried to create awareness about these issues and also tried to bring all affected people under one umbrella to raise their voice.