(a) whether Narmada Project Oustees have represented against the further construction of Sardar Sarovar Dam;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government have given any assurance to the oustees to rehabilitate before raising the height of the Dam;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF WATER RESOURCES (SMT. BIJOYA CHAKRAVARTY)
(a) Yes Sir.
(b) A representation dated 18th January, 2002 submitted by the Narmada Bachao Andolan was addressed to Member (Environment & Rehabilitation), Narmada Control Authority. The representation listed out a number of grievances of the project affected persons on the rehabilitation & resettlement programme being implemented by the Party States for the Sardar Sarovar Project.
(c) to (e) The Union Government is abiding by the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the implementation of the project.