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Strengthening Advocacy Against Industrial Shrimp Farming: National Level Consultation

On January 9th and 10th, 2024, a national-level consultation was held to address the growing concerns over industrial shrimp farming. The consultation focused on challenging the legality and implementation of the Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) Act, highlighting its negative environmental and social impacts. Participants, including unions from coastal states, collectively …..Read More


Coastal Communities Protest: Stalling Public Hearing to Demand Withdrawal of CZMPs under CRZ 2019

On August 5, 2023, community leaders and members of the Tamil Nadu Fishermen's Welfare Forum (TNWF) submitted a petition to the District Collector in Thiruvarur, demanding the withdrawal of the ….. Read More

Strengthening Advocacy Against Industrial Shrimp Farming: National Level Consultation

On January 9th and 10th, 2024, a national-level consultation was held to address the growing concerns over industrial shrimp farming. The consultation focused on challenging the legality and implementation of ….. Read More

Reclaiming Fishing Rights: Traditional Communities Assert Rights to Navigate Koraiyar River and Access Lagoon and Sea

On August 22, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved by the traditional fishing communities in Pettai, Sengankadu, and Munankadu, located in Muthupet Taluk, Thiruvarur District. Using the Forest Rights Act ….. Read More

Strengthening Advocacy Against Industrial Shrimp Farming: National Level Consultation

On January 9th and 10th, 2024, a national-level consultation was held to address the growing concerns over industrial shrimp farming. The consultation focused on challenging the legality and implementation of ….. Read More