Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Lucknow MLA Halts Gomti River Fishing Auction After Protests
Imagine the Gomti River in Lucknow is like a big playground where people catch fish.
The government wanted to sell the rights to fish there, but the local fishermen, who usually fish there, got worried.
They thought they would lose their jobs if someone else bought the rights.
So, they talked to their local leader, MLA Neeraj Bora.
He listened to them and spoke with the people in charge.
Because of this, the government decided to stop the auction for now, so the fishermen can keep fishing while they figure things out.
Everyone wants to make sure the fishermen can still earn a living.
Auction of fishing rights in Gomti River was put on hold.
The auction was for fishing rights in Lucknow stretches of the Gomti River.
Local fishermen protested the auction, fearing loss of livelihood.
MLA Neeraj Bora intervened after fishermen gathered at his residence.
The Fisheries Department deferred the auction until further orders.
- Who
- Lucknow (North) MLA Dr. Neeraj Bora, local fishermen, Fisheries Department officials.
- What
- Auction of fishing rights in Gomti River was put on hold.
- When
- The auction was scheduled for Friday.
- Where
- Gomti River within Lucknow limits.
- Why
- Fishermen protested the auction fearing loss of their traditional livelihood.
Fishermen's Concerns
Fisheries Department
Livelihood
Fishermen's Concerns
Loss of traditional livelihood if auction proceeds.
Fisheries Department
Unknown, as no opposing view from auction proponents is provided in the articles.
- Location
- Gomti River, Lucknow
- Involved Parties
- Fishermen, MLA Dr. Neeraj Bora, Fisheries Department
- Action
- Auction of fishing rights deferred
- Reason for Delay
- Fishermen's protests and livelihood concerns
- MLA's Role
- Intervention and assurance of protection