03 April 2024
To,
The Director,
Department of Tourism,
Government of Goa,
Panaji, Goa
To,
The Director,
Department of Fisheries,
Panaji, Goa
To,
M.L.A
Panaji Constituency,
Panaji, Goa
Subject: Objections to Water sports at Caranzalem beach
Madam/Sir,
It have come to our attention through media reports that traditional fishing communities engaged in small scale fishing at Caranzalem beach are facing threat to their livelihoods due to push for water sports by the Goa Tourism Department. We share links to the media reports that went online on 21 March 2024 to you as under:
https://youtu.be/paYYK0Vupnw?si=oikzSbQZx-p-GsJv
All Goa Small Scale Responsible Fisheries Union took cognizance of the above two media reports during our meeting on 27 March 2024 and examined the seriousness of the looming threats before fishing communities due to the water sports at various sections of Caranzalem beach.
Resolutions to support fishing communities at Caranzalem beach against water sports was passed during the meeting.
In the light of the above context you are requested to desist from engaging in any kind of water sports activities at Caranzalem beach that is disturbing and disruptive to the traditional and small scale fishing activities.
Kindly communicate this message to all the concerned for necessary action.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Shaila D'mello
(President)
Laximan Mangueshkar
(Secretary)
Copy to:
President,
Caranzalem Ramponkar & Traditional Fishermen Association,
H.No. 165, Near Rayan Gas Godown, Poder, Dando, Caranzalem, Tiswadi, Goa.
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