24 Oct 2023| 06:11am ISTFishermen demand compensation for loss caused due to National GamesTeam HeraldPANJIM: The All Goa Small Scale Responsible Fisheries Union on Monday demanded that the fishermen, primarily operating on Vainguinim beach, be compensated for the income lost due to the ongoing 37th National Games. The Union and the fishermen also demanded relocation of their canoes and compensation for the income they will lose due to the restrictions on fishing activities during the event. Earlier, the Union had sent urgent letters outlining their concerns to the Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Revenue Minister Babush Monserrate, Fisheries Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar, and other authorities concerned. The fishermen had requested a safe site to relocate their fishing canoes during the specified event period i.e. They had also sought compensation stating that this would help offset the financial impact of the fishing restrictions.

Source: The Herald October 23, 2023 20:05 UTC