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 a regular supply of fish, are also bearing the brunt due to erratic availability.
Fishermen and environmental activists have urged the authorities to take urgent measures to clean the River Sal, strictly regulate waste discharge and extend support to affected fishing communities.
They have warned that continued neglect could lead to irreversible ecological damage to the river and further erode traditional livelihoods dependent on it.
