Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Panel Formed to Address Fishermen Concerns in Uppada
Fishermen in Uppada are upset because they believe pollution from nearby factories is hurting their ability to fish.
They've been protesting and blocking roads.
The Deputy Chief Minister, K. Pawan Kalyan, has promised to help.
He's setting up a committee with local leaders and experts to study the problem and find solutions.
The government will provide financial support to the families of fishermen who have died, as well as for boats that were damaged.
The Deputy CM visited the affected coastal area and is working on long-term solutions for the fishermen's concerns.
Government forms committee to address fishermen's issues in U Kothapalli.
Committee to include local leaders, district collector and officials.
The panel to focus on livelihood, infrastructure and compensation.
Deputy CM to visit coastal areas after the Assembly session.
Compensation of Rs 5 lakh each will be provided to the families of deceased fishermen and for damaged boats.
- Who
- Fishermen and Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan
- What
- Government forms committee to address fishermen's issues
- When
- Wednesday, ongoing protest
- Where
- Uppada, India
- Why
- To address issues caused by pharma waste.
- Committee Focus
- Livelihood, safety, infrastructure, compensation
- Committee Composition
- District Collector, Pollution Control, Industries, Fisheries, Revenue officials, fishermen representatives
- Deputy CM
- K. Pawan Kalyan
- Protest Location
- Uppada, India
- Compensation
- Rs 5 lakh for deceased fishermen's families and damaged boats
- Protest Reason
- Impact of pharma waste dumping on livelihood
