The Dahanu Parisar Bachao Samiti (DPBS) has as its constituents the farmers and horticulturists of Dahanu, emerging as a community response to the damaging effects of the fossil fuel based thermal power plant on their chikoo yield.
The Samiti came together as a network of farmers in 2003, protesting the renewal of Reliance Energy's consent to operate license and has since been active in campaigning against the plant.
The Dahanu Parisar Bachao Samiti's primary demand is for clean energy production, using cleaner fuel like gas. Members of the Samiti are deeply concerned about the impact of the polluting power station on their agriculture, horticulture and livelihoods.