Question

Describe the Narmada Bachao Andolan.​

Answer 1

Answer:

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 the Narmada River, which flows through the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Explanation:

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 the Narmada River, 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 and electricity to people of the above states.

Narmada Bachao Andolan logo

The mode of campaign under NBA includes court actions, hunger strikes, rallies and gathering support from notable film and art personalities. The NBA, with its leading spokespersons Medha Patkar and Baba Amte, received the Right Livelihood Award in 1991.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Narmada Bachao Andolan also was known as NBA is a social movement formed by activist Medha Patkar.
• NBA consists of human activist, farmers, Adivasis, and people established on the bank of Narmada river.
• The main aim of the movement is against the large dams built or in process across the Narmada river.