Siddartha Shome writes on the advantages of the Narmada Dam:
"Irrigation to be provided to 1,792,000 hectares of land spread over 12 districts, 62 talukas and 3,393 villages (75% in drought-prone areas) in Gujarat and 73,000 hectares in the arid areas of Barmer and Jalore districts of Rajasthan2, benefiting more than 5 million people3. Drinking Water facilities to 8,215 villages and 135 urban centers in Gujarat2, benefiting 25-30 million people3. Peak power generation of 1450 MW2." http://sidshome1.blogspot.com/2006/04/whats-wrong-with-narmada-bachao.html
Lok-adhikar points out that the Dam's opponents have been heard all the way to the Supreme Court but still reject the outcome http://prajatantra.blogspot.com/2006/04/narmada-bachao-andolan-se-bachao.html
"the NBA is more obsessed with "saving" the river from human beings than protecting the interests of poor farmers." writes Madhu Purnima Kishwar http://www.indianexpress.com/story/2887.html