The 21.8 km bridge designed to connect Mumbai with Navi Mumbai has reportedly disrupted the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen who depend on the Thane Creek for their income.
The petitioner, Mari Aai Machimar Sahkari Sanstha Maryadit, a society representing 1,210 members of the Koli community from seven traditional fishing villages (Koliwadas) in Navi Mumbai, claims that the construction of the Atal Setu has resulted in a dramatic reduction in fish stock within the creek.
The affected villages include Vashigaon, Juhugaon, Koparkhairane, Ghansoli, Gothivali, Diva, and Belapur.
The society has argued that the community’s traditional fishing activities have been severely impacted.
Source: Barandbench
