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Fishermen Meet Maharashtra Port Minister Over Manori Desalination Project
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 05:37 PM
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Fishermen representatives met Maharashtra Port Minister Nitesh Rane to discuss concerns about the planned desalination plant at Manori.
The fishermen association of Manori convened with Maharashtra Port Minister Nitesh Rane to discuss the proposed desalination plant slated for the coastal area.
The meeting, held in Mumbai, focused on the implications of the project for the local fishing community and the region’s water resources.
Representatives voiced their apprehensions about how the plant could affect fishing livelihoods and the availability of freshwater.
No decision has been announced yet; the minister said further consultations would take place before any final approval is granted.
The meeting, held in Mumbai, focused on the implications of the project for the local fishing community and the region’s water resources.
Representatives voiced their apprehensions about how the plant could affect fishing livelihoods and the availability of freshwater.
No decision has been announced yet; the minister said further consultations would take place before any final approval is granted.