Govt must drop Mamallan Reservoir project that threatens fishers' livelihoods
Fishermen and environmentalists have demanded the cancellation of the Mamallan Reservoir project in Nemmeli, citing concerns over livelihoods and environmental damage.
The Tamil Nadu Water Resources Department is constructing the Mamallan Reservoir in Nemmeli on the East Coast Road at a cost of Rs 342 crore. Local fishers and environmentalists have voiced strong opposition, citing threats to their livelihoods.
Kovalam-based fisher Narayanan stated that the IIT and Water Resources Department feasibility reports failed to fully account for the impact on fishing communities. He warned that the reservoir could block monsoon rainwater runoff, leading to urban flooding.
Environmentalists emphasized that the project site supports 123 native bird species and 40 migratory bird species. They have urged the government to scrap the project to preserve the delicate local ecosystem.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai