Fishermen’s livelihood disrupted due to wind mills
Journalist n. U.S. The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has drawn the attention of fishermen to the loss of their livelihoods due to the installation of windmills by Polyster Bachchek.
Polyster Bachchek, a journalist residing at Pesala, Part 8, Mannar, has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka on March 6, 2022 against the Ministry of Renewable Energy, Power and Energy.
Thirty-two wind turbines have been set up along the coast from Thottaveli to Nadukkuda in the Mannar Divisional Secretariat Division, resulting in the loss of livelihood to fishermen in the area who were engaged in seasonal fishing in the area. He said in his complaint that the fishermen had lost their livelihood due to the declining fish population. Although it has been pointed out that the construction of this wind power plant will affect the fishermen, many who say that the construction was done by force have stated that the people have expressed their displeasure over the construction of many more wind turbines.
Mr Bachchek described the project as a period of human rights abuses from 2015, when it was launched, until its opening ceremony in 2021, citing eyewitnesses and people in the area.
Authorities opposed the protest with all available police forces, special services and the army. ”
On behalf of the affected people, Mr. Bachchek called on the Human Rights Commission to refrain from constructing wind power plants in such a situation and to ensure the livelihood of the fishermen.
Many human rights are violated by any development project that affects the livelihood of the people. And in such a way, acting in such a manner without caring about the livelihood of the people is the biggest injustice done to them. Realizing this, journalist Polyster Bachchek, who speaks on behalf of the people, has filed this complaint in the hope of doing justice to the people affected by the project.
N.U. Polister Buchchek
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