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.
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.
