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Fishermen Demand Ujani Dam Projects Cancelled | India News
Hundreds of fishermen from Pune, Solapur, and Ahilyanagar staged a dramatic Jal Samadhi protest at Ujani Dam, demanding the cancellation of a proposed private fishing contract and a floating solar project threatening their livelihoods. For generations, these communities have depended on the reservoir after losing farmland; now over 30,000 people rely on it. They fear the projects will disrupt fishing and harm bird-watching tourism. While officials say both are still in early stages, fishermen vow to resume protests if their demands aren’t met in a promised 15-day meeting. Listen in…
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