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What was the final decision of the Supreme court in Narmada Bachao Andolan? |
It decided to dismiss the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam. It upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam without any assurance of proper rehabilitation of the displaced masses. It upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam while also instructing to ensure proper rehabilitation. The Supreme Court was not involved in the case, rather only a high court was. |
It upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam while also instructing to ensure proper rehabilitation. |
The correct answer is Option 3 - It upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam while also instructing to ensure proper rehabilitation. The Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam while also instructing to ensure proper rehabilitation.
There were many debates and discussions regarding the Narmada Bachao Andolan. The point about the right to rehabilitation has been recognised by the government and the judiciary now. A comprehensive National Rehabilitation Policy formed by the government in 2003 can be seen as an achievement of movements like the NBA. However, its demand to stop the construction of the dam was severely criticised by many as obstructing the process of development, denying access to water and to economic development for many. The Supreme Court upheld the government’s decision to go ahead with the construction of the dam while also instructing to ensure proper rehabilitation. |
