Narmada Bachao Andolan was associated to the opposition of Sardar Sarovar Project. The main issue concerning the nature of the dam was the on-going development of raising the height of the dam, the efficacy of the model of development on local residents and the displacement of millions of people and their loss of livelihood. The movement demanded proper rehabilitation of all those to be affected from the construction of these projects. This movement also probed the nature of decision making process to be in the formation of mega scale development projects. Other demands of the Movement insisted that the decision of the local communities must also be taken in consideration along with their effective control over natural resources. Therefore, NBA led to the comprehensive National Rehabilitation Policy formed by government in 2003.
