In December 1975, the "Goemchya Ramponkarancho Ekvott (G. R. E.)" was formally established at the Institute Menezes Braganza. In 1976, the "Goemchya Ramponkarancho Ekvott (G. R. E.)" forwarded the first memorandum to Chief Minister Kakodkar. However, the response of the government failed to respond favourably and accused the G. R. E. of misleading the traditional fishermen. Around this time, the Union Government started various schemes to develop the fishing industry. These schemes were supplemented by government aid and the fishermen were encouraged to seek loans from the banks. The big fishing trawler-owners invested in large-scale fishing for huge profits. The livelihood of the "Ramponkar"s was threatened but the government failed to respond to their woes.