A joint forum of various fishing organizations staged a protest against the implementation of the seaplane project here on Tuesday (November 11, 2025).
Fisherfolk staged a protest near the Bolgatty Water Park here and expressed their concerns about the project. They claimed that the seaplane initiative will affect the livelihood of local fishermen in Kochi and other identified areas.
Charles George, convener of the joint forum, said in a statement that the seaplane project will seriously affect the prospects of inland fishermen. He added that the joint forum also expressed its opposition to the deployment of large vessels for deep-sea fishing and mining.
Published – 11 Nov 2025 20:48 IST
