Kashmir: The Plight of the Hanji Community of Srinagar’s Dal Lake Area

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Kashmir: The Plight of the Hanji Community of Srinagar’s Dal Lake Area

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Kashmir Valley, the Dal has become an icon for promoters of tourism in the area. The Dal, however, also presents a sorrowful tale of the overlooked existence of an indigenous fishermen community, the Hanjis, who have depended on the lake (and fishing there) for generations. The Hanjis, as custodians of the Dal, who formerly relied on its resources for livelihood, are now at the precarious risk of …