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Dam oustees march for a better deal

The demonstration was organised by the Narmada Bachao Andolan SEEKING REHABILITATION: Oustees of the Indira Sagar, Omkareshwar, Maheshwar, Upper Beda, Maan and Bargi dams in the Narmada Valley taking out a march in Bhopal on Thursday. BHOPAL: Thousands of Narmada oustees braved heavy rains on Thursday to join a protest march here to demand a better deal in terms of resettlement and rehabilitation (R&R). Oustees from Bargi, Indira Sagar, Maheshwar, Maan and Upper Beda joined the demonstration, organised by the Narmada Bachao Andolan, in large numbers. Memorandum submitted