Team Goemkarponn Sal: Traditional fishermen residing along the River Sal are facing increasing hardship as a sharp decline in fish catch threatens their livelihoods. Fishermen attribute the worsening situation to rising pollution caused by untreated sewage, industrial effluents and garbage dumping into the river. They say deteriorating water quality has severely impacted fish breeding and marine life in the River Sal. The reduced catch has led to a steady fall in income, pushing many fishing families into financial distress, while some fishermen have been forced to seek alternative employment to sustain their households. Fish vendors, particularly women who depend on…
