Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Fishermen seek resolution to Pulicat water dispute
Fishermen in the Pulicat area are having trouble because of a dispute over water and boundaries with fishermen from another state.
They say that fishermen from Tamil Nadu have changed the boundaries, which makes it hard for them to fish and earn a living.
The fishermen from Pulicat told their local MP, Dr M Gurumoorthy, about their problems.
He promised to talk about this issue in Parliament again and asked the local government to help protect the fishermen and their traditional fishing rights.
The fishermen hope this will bring a permanent solution to their problems.
Fishermen from Pulicat area face livelihood threats due to inter-state water dispute.
Alleged boundary alterations by Tamil Nadu fishermen cause conflicts and fear.
Pulicat Lake area near Pannangadu is about 3.34 km from the inter-state border.
Tirupati MP Dr M Gurumoorthy assures fishermen he will raise the issue in Parliament.
MP urges District Collector to prevent illegal intrusions and protect traditional fishing rights.
- Who
- Fishermen from Pulicat area and Tirupati MP Dr M Gurumoorthy
- What
- Inter-state water dispute affecting fishing activities and livelihoods
- When
- Issue raised with MP and District Collector
- Where
- Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh, near Pannangadu
- Why
- Alleged boundary alterations by Tamil Nadu fishermen causing conflicts and livelihood loss
- Location
- Pulicat Lake, Andhra Pradesh
- Affected Villages
- 24 villages, 5 dependent on fishing
- Distance from Border
- 3.34 km from inter-state border
- Key Figure
- Dr M Gurumoorthy, Tirupati MP
- Action Taken
- MP raised issue in Parliament and with District Collector
- Fishermen's Concerns
- Boundary alterations, conflicts, livelihood loss
- MP's Assurance
- Will raise issue again in Parliament and seek a permanent solution