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RIGHT FIGHT: Medha led 200 people to the gates of Shastri Bhawan that houses Social Justice Ministry.

RIGHT FIGHT: Medha led 200 people to the gates of Shastri Bhawan that houses Social Justice Ministry.

NBA activists slam Gujarat govt

NBA activists led by Medha Patkar staged a dharna outside Social Justice Ministry protesting Gujarat govt's move.

NO STOPPING HER: Medha Patkar alleges farmers in Singur have been harassed for protesting against project.

Medha Patkar sneaks into Singur

Narmada Bachao Andolan leader has repeatedly been stopped from entering restive area, meets family of murdered girl.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/medha-patkar-sneaks-into-singur/28859-3.html

PEOPLE

Big bang start to social jamboree

At India Social Forum, there is no dearth of causes and issues to achieve the motto of 'building another world'.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/big-bang-start-to-social-jamboree/25921-3.html

MEDHA SEZ NO TO POSCO: Medha says the SEZ policy was designed to help corporate houses at the expense of the poor.

Clash over SEZ, Medha arrested

Continuing her protest against the Posco deal, Medha Patkar gheraoed Orissa CM's house on Sunday morning.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/clash-over-sez-medha-arrested/24020-3.html

YET ANOTHER CAUSE: Medha Patkar is set to build a

Medha vows to fight SEZ policy

'Narmada Bachao Andolan' leader Medha Patkar is set to build a 'people's movement' against Govt's policy of setting-up SEZs.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/medha-vows-to-fight-sez-policy/23992-3.html

LOSING FAMILY TIES: Sardar Sarovar Project has uprooted people from their ancestral land.

Narmada dam splitting families apart

Sardar Sarovar Project has not just uprooted people from their ancestral land but has also tore apart their family ties.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/narmada-dam-splitting-families-apart/23845-3.html

RAISING VOICE:

Medha Patkar pleads Afzal’s clemency

'Narmada Bachao Andolan' leader Medha Patkar and other human rights activists have opposed death penalty for Afzal.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/medha-patkar-pleads-afzals-clemency/23823-3.html

FOR A CAUSE: Patkar encouraged the residents to present their alternative plan to the state government.

Patkar snubs Chennai airport expansion

Medha Patkar is opposing the Chennai airport expansion plans that could displace more than 5,000 households.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/patkar-snubs-chennai-airport-expansion/23666-3.html

FIGHT GOES ON: There is no rehabilitation site for the 26 villages, says NBA Activist, Medha Patkar.

Villagers rally for Narmada dam

In Madhya Pradesh, the people displaced by the Sardar Sarovar Dam are agitating for their right to rehabilitation.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/villagers-rally-for-narmada-dam/17759-3.html

PROTEST RALLIES: Medha Patkar is spearheading the agitation in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

Patkar spearheads people's satyagraha

Spearheading a satyagraha movement for the people affected by the Sardar Sarovar Project is Medha Patkar.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/patkar-spearheads-peoples-satyagraha/17690-3.html

SMALL DAMS VS BIG DAMS: Small projects like Bilagaon will provide irrigation and power just like the Sardar Sarovar dam.

Small dams are more friendly: NBA

The Sardar Sarovar Project aims to bring in progress to three states, but smaller projects can be as effective.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/small-dams-are-more-friendly-nba/17483-3.html

UPHILL TASK: Many villages have yet to be added in the list of the dam affected areas.

Narmada dam villages off records

Rehabilitation for people displaced by the Narmada project is still an uphill task for the local administration.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/narmada-dam-villages-off-records/17380-3.html

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