Medha Patkar

ModernPoliticianIndia1954 — ?

Narmada Bachao Andolan environmental activist.

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Quick Facts

Born

1954

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)42

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score49.2

Medha Patkar — Complete Timeline

1985 AD

Founded the Narmada Bachao AndolanPolitical Action◆ Major

Medha Patkar co-founded the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) to oppose the construction of the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada River. The movement highlighted the displacement of tribal communities and environmental damage.

Environmental ActivismDamTribal Rights

Impact: nationalconstructive

1990 AD

Led the 1990 Narmada SatyagrahaPolitical Action◆ Major

Patkar led a prolonged hunger strike and protest at the dam site, demanding a review of the project. The satyagraha drew international attention and forced the World Bank to withdraw funding in 1993.

SatyagrahaWorld BankNarmada

Impact: globalconstructive

1991 AD

Received the Right Livelihood AwardCultural

Patkar was awarded the Right Livelihood Award (Alternative Nobel Prize) for her work with the Narmada Bachao Andolan. The award recognized her non-violent struggle for environmental and social justice.

AwardEnvironmentActivism

Impact: globalconstructive