Question

Mention any two reasons for which environmentalist protested against raising height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam' on river Narmada.

Answer 1

The two reasons for which the environmentalists protested against raising height of 'Sardar Sarovar Dam' on river Narmada

I)improper rehabilitation facilities for people/adivasis in the vicinity of the dam.

II) Lack of communication between the authorities and the people living in that region

III) Damage to the environment, not being considered while approving the project.

This protest was majorly led by Medha Patkar