Question

Trace the path of Narmada Bachao Andolan from beginning to the present state.

Answer 1

The following is the timeline of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA).

1989: The NBA is formed by Medha Patkar.
1991: A 21 day standoff between the NBA and the police against the construction of the Sardar Sarovar dam.
1993: The World Bank ​withdraws funding for Sardar Sarovar dam.
1994: Work is halted on the Sardar Sarovar project due to protests by the NBA.
1999: The Supreme Court rules that work is to be resumed on the dam
2000: The Supreme Court allows construction of the Sardar Sarovar to proceed but with conditions.
2017: The Sardar Sarovar Dam is inaugurated.