Watch: Maharashtra fishermen protest against proposed solar project at Ahmednagar's Jayakwadi Dam

Fishermen are asserting that the proposed project would be detrimental to local biodiversity, and will take away the livelihood of fishermen.

Fishermen from Ahmednagar and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar held protests against the proposed solar project at Jayakwadi Dam in Ahmednagar, news agency ANI reported.

The fishermen have also submitted an appeal to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to annul the proposed floating solar power project initiated by the state government.

Previously, they had presented a similar request to the Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court, yet the court directed them to pursue their remedy through the Green Court initially.

The fishermen are asserting that the proposed project would be detrimental to local biodiversity, and would take away their livelihood.

Despite MIDC police issuing prohibitory notices to fishermen to deter them from staging protests, a large number of fishermen have gathered for the 'Jal Samadhi' agitation.