Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Fishermen Protest Public Hearing For Murbe Port Project
Imagine a new port is planned near where fishermen work.
Before building it, the government needs to study how it will affect the environment.
The fishermen say the study is not done correctly.
It doesn't mention important things like the impact on the fishing grounds and the nearby power plant.
They believe the report hides crucial information about mangroves and fishing areas.
They're worried the port could damage their livelihoods.
They want to postpone the hearing until a proper study is completed.
The fishing community is protesting the public hearing for the Murbe port project.
They demand cancellation or postponement until a complete Environmental Impact Assessment is prepared.
The protesters allege the draft EIA report contains inaccuracies and legal violations.
The report allegedly hides information about protected areas and necessary studies.
The Tarapur Atomic Power Station's presence near the port site is not mentioned in the report.
- Who
- Fishermen and the Akhil Maharashtra Machhimar Kruti Samiti are protesting.
- What
- A public hearing regarding the Murbe multi-cargo port project is being protested.
- When
- The public hearing was scheduled for October 6.
- Where
- Palghar district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Due to an incomplete and allegedly flawed Environmental Impact Assessment.
- Event
- Public hearing on Murbe multi-cargo port project
- Location
- Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Protesting Group
- Akhil Maharashtra Machhimar Kruti Samiti (fishing community)
- Reason for Protest
- Incomplete and flawed Environmental Impact Assessment
- Allegations
- Falsehoods, omissions, and legal violations in the draft EIA report
- Project Proximity
- Tarapur Atomic Power Station within 6 kms