Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Shinde Promises Fishermen Compensation Within Two Months After TISS Report
The government is studying how to compensate fishermen affected by a sea-link project.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is preparing a report about the rules for this compensation.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the government will make a decision within two months after receiving the report.
Officials and fishermen’s representatives discussed the issue in a meeting.
They also talked about fishermen who have not received compensation for the Coastal Road project.
The government said it supports the fishing community.
Officials discussed building a jetty and places for fixing and drying fishing nets.
These facilities were proposed for the Juhu-Versova area.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said compensation for fishermen affected by the Versova-Bandra Sea Link will be resolved within two months of receiving the Tata Institute of Social Sciences report.
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is studying criteria for compensating fishermen affected by the project.
Shinde chaired a videoconference meeting attended by ministers, officials, a former legislator and fishermen’s representatives.
The meeting also discussed unpaid compensation for fishermen affected by the Coastal Road project.
Proposals included a jetty, net-fixing facilities and a drying yard in the Juhu-Versova area.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, state officials, ministers and representatives of fishermen’s organisations.
- What
- The government discussed compensation for fishermen affected by the Versova-Bandra Sea Link and Coastal Road projects.
- When
- The announcement was made on Thursday; a decision is promised within two months after the TISS report is received.
- Where
- The meeting was held by videoconference, and proposed facilities would be located in the Juhu-Versova area.
- Why
- The Tata Institute of Social Sciences is determining criteria for compensating fishermen affected by the infrastructure projects.
- Main project
- Versova-Bandra Sea Link
- Compensation timeline
- Within two months of receiving the TISS report
- Study institution
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences
- Other issue discussed
- Unpaid compensation for fishermen affected by the Coastal Road project
- Proposed facility
- Jetty in the Juhu-Versova area
- Additional facilities
- Net-fixing facilities and a drying yard
- Meeting chair
- Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde