This book argues that it is still not too late to seriously consider a comprehensive restructuring of controversial Sardar Sarovar Project, with a view to making it more socially and ecologically viable. The authors show how the expenditure already incurred, and the construction work that has so far taken place, can be incorporated into an alternative scheme which is demonstrably superior to the present project design on every count —it delivers significantly more water to the acutely water scarce areas of Kachchh, Saurashtra and North Gujarat; it benefits more people and covers a larger service area at a lower cost; it not only does not damage the environment but actually enhances ecosystem health and productivity; and it equitably resolves the hitherto intractable conflict of interest between the project beneficiaries and the project affected people.