There is an acute shortage of water and power in the region, and development of Narmada Basin is one of the best solution.
True many people will be dispaced and up-rooted. And so with many wars and partition we had in past and continuing through similarly in Delhi Demolitions and many new residential and industrial townships coming about through agricultural land acquisition. Similar is the case with widening of existing roads and railways.
The Key issue is the timely and judicious rehabilitation of displaced and affected people. This is the only core issue which need to be addresssed to by one and all.