The IMF’s April 2025 Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa presents a clear warning: regional growth is slowing, debt pressures are mounting, and donor assistance is declining. Yet the report outlines critical opportunities particularly in domestic revenue mobilization, structural reform, and private sector activation that can shape a more resilient …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Madan Singh & Others Vs Union of India & Others dated 24/10/2019 regarding raising of water level in Sardar Sarovar reservoir and rehabilitation of project affected families. The Apex Court referred to its earlier order passed in September 18, …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Narmada Bachao Andolan Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 26/07/2011 regarding allotment of land in lieu of land acquired and non-compliance of R&R Policy for the oustees of the Narmada Projects. Supreme Court notes rejects the appeal of the …
The Sardar Sarovar Dam reached a height of 121.92 m in 2006 and at this height the dam has enough water to generate most of the promised benefits - irrigation, drinking water, and electricity. However, currently only 30% of the targeted villages receive regular water supplies, less than 20% of …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of State of Madhya Pradesh Vs Narmada Bachao Andolan & Others dated 03/03/2017 regarding compensation and rehabilitation for the oustees of Sardar Sarovar Project on river Narmada in various states including Madhya Pradesh. Supreme Court allows the Chief Secretary of …
The government was on Monday under attack from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and farmer organisations over the contentious land acquisition Bill, with activist Medha Patkar leading the protest against changes brought in the 2013 land law of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA). Several organisations, including National Alliance for Farmers Movement (NAFM), …
Order of the Madhya Pradesh High Court (W.P. No.7941/2011 With W.P. No.4205/2013) in the matter between Medha Patkar Vs Union of India regarding providing relief to farmers whose crops have been destroyed due to delay in development of command area of the Omkareshwar project. The Court has directed the Ministry …
It’s a black day for India, injustice has been done to people of Narmada Valley who have been fighting for their life and livelihood for three decades. In complete violation of the Narmada Water Dispute Tribunal Award and the conditions imposed by Supreme Court 2000 judgement, Narmada Control Authority today …
Order of the National Green Tribunal (Western Bench, Pune) in the matter of Lakhan Musafir & Anr Vs. Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd. dated 09/05/2014 regarding the construction of Garudeshwar Weir at Garudeshwar village of Narmada District, Gujarat. The Counsel for Applicants has submitted before the Tribunal that the construction …
Judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Kachchh Jal Sankat Nivaran Samiti & Ors Vs State Of Gujarat & Anr regarding allocation of water from Sardar Sarovar Project to the District of Kutch dated 15/07/2013.
It is now clear after two eventful decades that the crucial aspect of the tussle over the dams on the Narmada, particularly the Indira Sagar Project, is the neglect of resettlement and rehabilitation. "We aren't against the dam. We can't be it's already built. But be fair. Give us our …
The Digvijay Singh government in Madhya Pradesh paid the price for ignoring the demands of those displaced by the Narmada Valley project. Now, under a BJP government will there be a change in the resettlement and rehabilitation policy? UNLIKE the Congress(I), which has waffled on the issue of the Narmada …
Minister of State for Narmada Valley Development and Narmada Valley Development Authority Chairman Shri Kanhaiyalal Agrawal has exhorted Narmada Valley irrigation project engineers to make all-out efforts to achieve targets till year 2020. Shri Agrawal directed the engineers to achieve this year’s target to create actual irrigation potential in two …
Two days after giving in to the Narmada Bachao Andolan-led “Jal Satyagraha” by oustees of the Omkareshwar dam, the Madhya Pradesh government in an early morning crackdown on Wednesday forcibly ended a similar protest by oustees of the Indira Sagar dam. More than 100 protesters — some had squatted in …
Bowing before villagers, protesting in neck-deep water of the Narmada for the last 17 days, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday announced reduction in the water level of Omkareshwar dam to 189 metres. Talking to media persons, the Chief Minister said, "Taking into account the present situation, the state …
Bowing to pressure following sustained television coverage of the Narmada Bachao Andolan’s ‘Jal Satyagraha’, the Madhya Pradesh government on Monday lowered the water level in the Omkareshwar reservoir to 189 m. As the NBA called off the agitation and hailed “people’s victory”, the government pointed out the move would deprive …
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that 10 cusecs of water of Narmada River will be lifted from Omkareshwar Canal near Barwah and fed into Kshipra River near village Ujjaini in Indore district under Narmada-Kshipra-Simhastha Link Project. Chouhan gave in-principle sanction for the project costing about `432 crore prepared …
This article will present basic facts on limitations and efficacy of large water storage versus small dams & popularly known as rain water harvesting structures (rwhs) for recharging ground water and suggests serious examination of mother statements about relation of forests and hydrologic elements.
