Fishermen Protest Against Pharma Waste Discharge in Uppada, AP

Fishermen staged a protest in Uppada of U. Kothapalli mandal on Tuesday, alleging heavy losses to their livelihood due to the discharge of waste materials and chemical effluents from pharma companies along the coast.

 They sat on the highway demanding



immediate action from the government to stop the flow of chemical waste into the sea. 

The protestors also sought compensation of ₹1.50 lakh for each affected family. Fishermen from neighbouring villages around Uppada also joined the agitation.