MARGAO, Feb. 11 -- Team Herald

The impending commissioning of Goa's modernised wholesale fish market has raised concerns among traditional fishing communities, who fear that new regulations and operational restrictions could disrupt their livelihoods. The newly constructed facility, featuring concrete platforms, aims to improve hygiene and efficiency, replacing the chaotic and often unsanitary conditions of the current market. However, the transition has sparked tensions between various stakeholder groups.

Local fishermen, including ramponkars, magkars, and cantankars, worry that fixed market hours and new access policies could make it difficult for them to sell their daily catch. "The sea doesn't operate on a schedule," said a veteran ...