Synopsis: The fact-finding team has demanded the state government and district administration to revoke the Environmental Clearance granted to the project, cease all police deployment near the project site, conduct a survey of the residences of the fisherfolk in Tonka – I and II, take cognizance of the violations of right to life and right to livelihood of the fisherfolk of Honnavar, and recognize and support the local fishing enterprises in Honnavar.

A fact-finding report urged the Karnataka government to revoke environmental clearance for the Honnavar Port Project in Uttara Kannada. The report said the approval was granted based on “questionable reports and without proper ecological assessments or public participation.”

The report, ‘‘ Eroding Shores, Silenced Protests: A Fact-Finding

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