“You should’ve come when we get bombil. It is beautiful, every surface of Mandav is covered with it”
—Leela Solanki, who dries fish at Versova village in Mumbai
Posts by tag
Mumbai Koli Project
36 posts
Versova Koliwada Walk, Mumbai
Facilitated by Go Hallu Hallu co-founder Aslam Saiyad, and led by Koli community leader Rajhans Tapke, this guided walk explored the many facets of Versova Koliwada.
An Essential Reading Guide to Mumbai’s Changing Seascape
Mukta Patil, Projects Editor at The Locavore, curates a list of essential readings on sustainable fishing and the Koli community.
Ganesh Nakhawa on Why He Won’t Be the Last Fisherman of Mumbai
Fisherman-activist Ganesh Nakhawa talks to us about navigating tradition and technology, the shrinking coastlines of Mumbai, and what keeps him tied to the sea as a Koli fisherman.
Mumbai Koli Project
An impact campaign inspired by the film Against the Tide, the Mumbai Koli Project aims to spotlight the city’s original fisherfolk, the Koli community, and their evolving relationship with the sea, while encouraging Mumbaikars to make more sustainable, seasonal, and inclusive seafood choices.
Work With Us
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please reach out to us at connect@thelocavore.in.