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In pics – How India’s fishers look for ‘net gain’

By Village Square
Published May 31, 2024
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During low tide a fisherman skillfully sets up his long net, encircling the riverbed’s centre, preparing for a bountiful catch. (Photo by Rajesh Dhar)

In a remote village in Meghalaya, villagers fish collectively from small boats, creating a beautiful, intricate pattern on the water. (Photo by Puranjit Gangopadhyay)

In rural Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, men and women come together for this unique fishing tradition to catch fish and earn their livelihood. (Photo by Debanjan Das)

In the calm waters of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, a fisherman skillfully casts his beautiful yellow net from the riverbank, creating this picturesque scene.(Photo by Anindhya Phani)

Amidst the blue, algae-covered waters, two fishermen in bamboo hats cast their nets from a boat. (Photo by Madhumita Chatterjee)

In Midnapore, West Bengal, fishers head homeward after a long day of fishing on the Shilabati river. (Photo by Pranab Basak)

The lead image on top shows fishermen casting their nets under an open sky with a broken bridge in the background. (Photo by Anirban Pan)

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