FIFTY-SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING

1961: Sardar Sarovar Project was given go-ahead by PM Jawaharlal NehruW 1979: Foundation laid 1985: World Bank agrees to fund the project 1987: Construction begins 1989: Narmada Bachao Andolan launched over rehabilitation and environmental issues

1993: World Bank withdraws funding 1994: SC halts construction 1999: SC nod to restart 2014: The NDA government gives nod to install gates to achieve maximum height