Fisherfolk ask govt to withdraw notification on wetland privatisation

A new government notification in Kolkata allows competitive bidding for state-owned waterbodies, sparking debate. This move threatens the livelihoods of over 1.7 million fishermen and raises environmental concerns, prompting cooperative societies to demand its immediate withdrawal.

Fisherfolk ask govt to withdraw notification on wetland privatisation
A new government notification in Kolkata allows competitive bidding for state-owned waterbodies, sparking debate. This move threatens the livelihoods of over 1.7 million fishermen and raises environmental concerns, prompting cooperative societies to demand its immediate withdrawal.