South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes along with Congress workers interacting with fishermen from Colva.
THE GOAN NETWORK
MARGAO
Saying that fishing is not merely a source of livelihood but an integral part of Goa’s coastal heritage, culture and identity, South Goa MP Viriato Fernandes has said the difficulties faced by those who have sustained this traditional occupation for generations deserve serious attention and appropriate intervention.
The South Goa Member of Parliament visited members of the traditional fishing community at Colva & heard their grievances, concerns and challenges affecting their traditional occupation and livelihood.
During the interaction, members of the fishing community brought forward various issues affecting their day-to-day fishing activities and the difficulties they face in sustaining their livelihoods. They shared their concerns and highlighted matters that require the attention of the concerned authorities to safeguard the interests of the traditional fishing community.
Among those who participated in the discussion were Thomas Rodrigues, Maltan Silva and other members of the fishing community, who had the opportunity to place their grievances before the Member of Parliament.
He was accompanied by Benaulim Zilla Panchayat Member Luiza Rodrigues and members of the Benaulim Block Congress, including Block President Keith Gracias, Warren Alemao, Santan Pereira and senior Congress leader and General Secretary Everson Vales, among others.
Asserting that the difficulties faced by those who have sustained this traditional occupation for generations deserve serious attention and appropriate intervention, the MP said the Congress party remains committed to standing with the traditional fishing community and supporting their legitimate concerns to ensure that their livelihoods, rights and traditions are protected.
