Petition to CM Vijay seeks protection of livelihoods of 7,000 fisherwomen from Mamallan Reservoir impact
The Women Lawyers’ Association has petitioned the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to cancel the Mamallan Reservoir project. They argue the project would destroy coastal wetlands and threaten the livelihoods of 7,000 fisherwomen.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tension between urban infrastructure development and the preservation of traditional livelihoods and ecological biodiversity.
The Women Lawyers’ Association has appealed to Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to shelve the proposed Mamallan Reservoir project , arguing that it would threaten the livelihoods of nearly 7,000 artisanal fisherwomen and affect a biodiverse coastal wetland ecosystem along the Kovalam–Nemmeli region.
The report presents the arguments of the petitioners while maintaining a neutral journalistic tone regarding the government project.
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