Narmada Bachao Andolan | Vibepedia

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), or 'Save the Narmada Movement', is a prominent Indian social movement that has fiercely opposed the construction of large dams on the Narmada River. Spearheaded by indigenous tribes (adivasis), farmers, environmentalists, and human rights activists, the NBA's primary focus has been the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat, a key component of the larger Narmada Dam Project aimed at irrigation and power generation. Since its inception, the movement has employed a multi-pronged strategy including legal challenges, hunger strikes, public rallies, and garnering support from cultural figures. The NBA's persistent advocacy led to significant international attention and a [[Right-Livelihood-Award|Right Livelihood Award]], highlighting its global resonance in the struggle for environmental justice and the rights of displaced communities.