Sardar Sarovar Project controversy

Q: Hi, I have heard that there was recently a conflicting decision by the Central Government about the Sardar Sarovar Project. What was the issue and has it been resolved?

Aditya Jogi, Indore

11th July 2014

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Hi, it is indeed very sad that we are still facing first world problems in this advanced era. The government of Madhya Pradesh under Shivraj Singh Chouhan in which Indore is located has shirked responsibility towards the issue too, so basically the residents are left to suffer with these displacement problems on their own. The only hope for the dam-affected families is the NBA and their actions could uplift conditions considerably. There is no sense in this decision as the state is getting minimum benefits from it.

Akshay Sethi, Indore

13th July 2014

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I agree with you sir, this is a very insensitive decision indeed made without the best interests of the people in mind. The dam’s height is going to raised from 17 meters to 138.72 meters in the hope that the water woes of Gujarat are boosted in the process. What they seem to be ignoring is the fact that the current height of the dam at 121.92 meters has affected families living in states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh as well. In Indore, New Palasia is adversely affected as it is in the closest vicinity of the area and there are many families being displaced due to this.

Vaibhavi Jain, Indore

12th July 2014

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Hello. The issue regarding this matter is that the centre has granted allowance to the Gujarat government to elevate the height of the Sardar Sarovar Project which is already causing controversies from the beginning. This decision is in bad taste because it will be affecting about 48,000 in need of serious rehabilitation. If the decision was made after fulfilling the preconditions of environment and rehabilitation, it would have been a good one. The Narmada Bachao Andolan which is led by Medha Patkar is planning to launch protests against the Narmada Control Authority for giving approval soon.

Naveen Jaitley, Indore

11th July 2014

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