Fishermen

“We are not doing any such work that we should be seen as criminals. People eat fish, and that is why we sell it. The administration will decide where and in what condition to sell it.”

Discover the inspiring story of Mahseer conservation in Madhya Pradesh, where local fishermen fight to protect a rare migratory fish against environmental challenges.

1877 members of the fishermen's community are reported to be affected by the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project Our ground report from the affected village Ekhand.

1877 members of the fishermen's community are reported to be affected by the Omkareshwar Floating Solar Project Our ground report from the affected village Ekhand.

मध्यप्रदेश के खंडवा जिले में ओमकारेश्वर बांध के बैकवॉटर में 600 मेगावॉट क्षमता का फ्लोटिंग सोलर प्रोजेक्ट विकसित किया जा रहा है। नदी पर सोलर प्लेट्स लगने की वजह से मछुआ परिवार के 1877 सदस्य प्रभावित हुए हैं। प्रभावित गांव एखंड से हमारी ग्राउंड रिपोर्ट।

मछुआरों की आय को बढ़ाने के लिए केंद्र सरकार द्वारा मत्स्य सम्पदा योजना लॉन्च की गई थी. योजना में मछुआरों की आय दोगुनी करने सहित कई वादे शामिल थे. मगर भोपाल के मछुआरों के हाल इन वादों से जुदा हैं.

बीते दिनों मध्य प्रदेश के हाईकोर्ट ने एक याचिका पर सुनवाई करते हुए ओकारेश्वर के 600 मेगावाट के फ्लोटिंग सोलर प्लांट के विकास पर अगले आदेश तक रोक लगा दी है.

At 10 am, Anand Manjhi is returning from Budhni Ghat after catching fish. Fishing does not generate enough income to improve for the family. On Ground | Madhya Pradesh |

It is primarily populated by a significant Latin Catholic community whose main occupation revolves around fishing. Currently, the village is home to 150 fishing families who derive their primary livelihood from the abundant local marine life.

His once-busy boat has been abandoned in the corner. The pond, previously his primary source of fish, has fallen prey to larger fishermen. | On Ground | Madhya Pradesh