India: Advisories for fisheries sector become part of FAO''s global guidelines

Advisories issued by India''s ICAR for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the fisheries sector have now become part
of voluntary guidelines issued by the UN body FAO across the globe, the government said on Thursday. The Central
Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), under the government''s agri-research body Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR), has issued advisories for the domestic fisheries sector in 12 languages. The advisories are on safety of
workers in the sector and preventing the spread of COVID-19, an official statement said.

Recognising the importance of timely advisories by India, Rome-based Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has
included them as voluntary guidelines for securing sustainable small-scale fisheries under the Asia-regional initiatives
for the benefit of fisheries sector across the globe, it said.

"This is a huge acknowledgement of the efforts of the ICAR and its institutes. The global fishery sector is expected to
benefit from these efforts...," it added. While Kochi-based CIFT prepared advisories for the benefit of fishermen, fishing
boat owners, fishing harbour, fish market and seafood processing units, Barrackpore-based Central Inland Fisheries
Research Institute (CIFRI) prepared advisories for stakeholders involved in fishing activities in rivers, estuaries,
reservoirs and wetlands.

The COVID-19 pandemic that spread all across the globe leading to lockdowns has significantly affected the fisheries
and aquaculture sectors in a multitude of ways in the country, the statement said. Besides the disruption of fishing
activities from open-water, and aquaculture in both freshwater and brackish water systems, several associated
activities like seed production, feed plant operation, supply and market chains have been greatly impacted, it said. As a
whole, the fishermen, fish workers, processors and their communities have been facing the threat of the pandemic,
which is affecting the entire value chain and the livelihoods depending on it, it added.

Source: Outlook India

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India: Combating COVID-19: ICAR-CIFRI releases advisory for fisheries in 12 languages

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) on Thursday issued advisories in 10 regional languages besides
English and Hindi for the stakeholders involved in fisheries and aquaculture sectors, on how to tackle the issues arising
out of the coronavirus infection. "ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore prepared
advisories for the stakeholders involved in fishing activities in rivers, estuaries, reservoirs, and wetlands," as per an
official release. In the fisheries sector, including capture fisheries, aquaculture, and other associated activities, ICAR
issued advisories through the Fishery Institutions, for the safety of the workers and preventing the spread of the
disease.

"The Covid-19 pandemic that spread all across the globe leading to lockdown has significantly affected the fisheries and
aquaculture sectors in a multitude of ways in the country," the release read. The ICAR through its research institutes
has taken several steps to sensitize all concerned in different sub-sectors, release further read. These advisories were
popularized through print and electronic media, circulated to State Fisheries Departments, developmental agencies,
NGOs and SHGs, and also through social media.

Source: ANI News

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India: Lockdown has affected the entire value chain in fisheries & aquaculture

The Covid-19 pandemic that spread all across the globe leading to lockdown, has significantly affected the fisheries &
aquaculture sectors in a multitude of ways in the country. Besides the disruption of fishing activities from open-water,
and aquaculture in both freshwater and brackish water systems, several associated activities like seed production, feed
plant operation and supply and market chains have been greatly impacted. As a whole, the fishermen, fish workers,
processors and their communities have been facing the threat of the pandemic, which is affecting the entire value
chain and the livelihoods depending on it.

In order to ensure safety of all stakeholders associated in the agricultural sector, the Indian Council of Agricultural
Research (ICAR), Department of Agriculture Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare,
Government of India, through its research institutes have taken several innovative steps to sensitise all concerned in
different sub-sectors.

In fisheries sector, including capture fisheries, aquaculture and other associated activities, ICAR took lead in developing
and issuing advisories through the fishery institutions, for safety of the workers and preventing the spread of the
disease. In this endeavour, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, prepared advisories for the
benefit of the fishermen, fishing boat owners, fishing harbour, fish market and seafood processing plants in 10 different
regional languages, besides English and Hindi. ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore, prepared advisories for the stakeholders
involved in fishing activities in rivers, estuaries, reservoirs and wetlands. These advisories were popularised through
print & electronic media, circulated to State Fisheries Departments, developmental agencies, NGOs and SHGs, and also
through social media. Such efforts have been received very well by the sector across the country.

Recognising the importance of these timely advisories, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Rome, has
recommended these advisories prepared by ICAR-CIFT and ICAR-CIFRI by including them as Voluntary Guidelines for
Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries under the Asia-Regional initiatives for the benefit of fisheries sector across
the globe. This is a huge acknowledgement of the efforts by the ICAR and its institutes. The global fishery sector is
expected to benefit from these efforts of the Council.

Source: FNB News

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands: All 33 Corona positive cases in the Islands test negative

With the last Corona Positive case tested negative today, Andaman & Nicobar Islands now remain with no positive
cases. This is happening for the second time in the islands that the positive cases have recovered well. A total of 4666
samples were sent for testing till date out of which reports of 4531 have been received and 135 remains pending.
Meanwhile 260 persons still remain under quarantine as on date.

While the recovery rate has been encouraging in the Andaman Islands, the worry now is transporting the stranded
islanders back to the islands and also shifting of islanders stuck in Port Blair city to their respective islands. The
Andaman & Nicobar Administration has been planning to schedule its ships to get the stranded people from different
parts of mainland India back to the islands. But the decision of the administration to utilize ships to get back the
stranded, has created a kind of confusion in the minds of the people.

Political parties have been demanding for flights to be chartered, which is a convenient way to return the islanders. The
reasoning of the political parties stands valid as the islanders stranded are mostly patients, students and those who had
gone on pilgrimages. All have exhausted their finance and patience and in this condition, the ship journey of three days
seems to be an additional burden. Meanwhile confusion also prevails on where the stranded are to be quarantined for
the safety of the remaining islanders. There are talks indicating that the administration is planning to quarantine the
stranded inside the ship itself, which if done will be an apathetic decision on the part of the authorities, most of who
haven’t experienced the long sea journey.

There are also indications that the administration is planning to quarantine the stranded islanders in the Medical
College Hostel. The inmates of the ANIIMS hostel have raised their concerns over this decision. It is learnt that the
existing students in the hostel have been asked to vacate for the purpose while the authorities plan to break open the
locked rooms. With concerns raised by the students, it would be good on the part of the authorities to think over it
again. Whatever the decision taken, it is expected that the concerned authorities consult the elected representative,
media and other stakeholders as these are the people who know the islands and the islanders better than the policy
makers.

Source: Andaman Chronicle

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Maharashtra: Coronavirus: Fishermen, labourers affected as fishing activity halts at Mumbai's Sassoon
Dock

While some Mumbaikars are missing fish on their plates, the shutdown of the biggest fish market in Mumbai at Sassoon
docks has left several unemployed. Barring two months of the Monsoon season, the iconic market in South Mumbai's
Colaba never sees a dull moment across the year. However, the place now dons a deserted look due to the lockdown.

For close to 150 years, the Sassoon dock has been the place for fish lovers and fishermen or the Koli community - the
original inhabitants of Mumbai. Almost 1,500 trawlers operate at the Sassoon dock bringing almost 200 tonnes of catch.
The dock witnesses a turnover of over Rs 2 crores daily. It also provides direct and indirect employment to almost one
and a half lakh people. Sixty-year-old Vandana Koli has been accompanying her parents since she was 8-year-old. For
the first time, she has witnessed such disturbing silence at the docks.

"I used to earn at least Rs 1,000 a day. But, I have never seen such silence here ever in my life. Now, we are left to do
some odd jobs like collecting dry fish," she told India Today TV. Thirty-two-year-old Jayawant Dhanu is eagerly waiting
for the activity to resume soon. "I work in a company as well as run a fish business. Even if fishing is allowed, due to
lockdown, our people will not be able to come here. Some are even scared to come here due to the fear of the novel
coronavirus. The entire activity has come to a standstill," he said. From small fish vendors to suppliers, from loaders to
cold storage owners, the lockdown has affected the fishing industry badly.

And what is even scarier for them is the fact that at the onset of monsoons, the fishing activity will again stop for two
months. So this halt in the activity for almost 5 months is not just expected to hit the industry but the daily wage
labourers and small-time fish sellers.

Source: India Today

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Maharashtra: Environment ministry’s CRZ amendment ends debate on inland mangrove protection in
Mumbai Metropolitan Region

The Union environment ministry’s latest amendment to the coastal regulation zone (CRZ) norms ends speculations by
planning agencies in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) that claimed artificially created “inland mangroves” need
not be protected. The notification dated May 1 was published by the ministry of environment, forests and climate
change (MoEFCC) on its website on Wednesday amending the CRZ 2011 norms stating mangrove forests developed
towards the landward side due to saltwater flow from sluice gates or bunds, mainly identified as inland mangroves,
need to be protected under the coastal protection notification.

“Provided that in case there exists a bund or a sluice gate constructed in the past, prior to February 19, 1991, the high
tide line (HTL) shall be restricted up to the line along the bund or sluice gate and in such a case, area under mangroves
arising due to saline water ingress beyond the bund or sluice gate shall be classified as CRZ-IA irrespective of the extent
of the area beyond the bund or sluice gate. Such areas under mangroves shall be protected and shall not be diverted
for any developmental activities,” the notification said.

The notification could protect mangrove forests in Uran and Dronagiri where the Navi Mumbai Special Economic Zone
— an integrated industrial township — has been planned. A Bombay high court (HC) order from September 2018 had
made it clear that mangroves anywhere in Maharashtra cannot be destroyed and the notification reiterates the
declaration.

In 2015, the City Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (Cidco), the planning agency for Navi Mumbai, had claimed
that mangroves that had grown in holding ponds (for high tide water connected to sluice gates mainly at Panje, Karanje
and Koparkhairne) were not protected under the CRZ notification since they were “inland mangroves”. Cidco had filed
an application in the HC in the public interest litigation (87 of 2006) originally filed by environmentalist Debi Goenka
where the claim was made.

“This notification, once and for all, settles the issue that all mangroves are protected under the CRZ notification and
that all embankments and sluice gates built without valid permissions after February 19, 1991, are illegal,” said Goenka.
“Hopefully, the Panje wetlands and all the other mangroves in Navi Mumbai will have to be protected by Cidco.”

Pramod Patil, nodal officer (environment), Cidco said, “The sluice gates in Uran were constructed sometime during
1994-95. The case was made at the time in 2015-16 due to rapid mangrove growth that was happening post-
construction of the bunds and gates, which was causing inconvenience during monitoring of the holding ponds under
our jurisdiction. However, following the HC order from September 2018, mangroves, irrespective of their location, are
provided the highest protection status within our jurisdiction.”

Goenka alleged that since the construction of the gates happened post the CRZ 1991 notification, they had been
illegally built. “While the sluice gates had not been properly maintained (by Cidco themselves), the planning agency
made several efforts to destroy mangrove trees within Navi Mumbai and Uran. Pursuant to the notice of motion, the
HC in 2016 had directed the MoEF to give us a hearing and had asked the MoEF to decide on this issue. However,
despite the hearing held February 29, 2016, no formal order was passed by the ministry then,” he said. Meanwhile, the
state mangrove cell welcomed MoEFCC’s amendment. “It is a good development and gives legal protection to
especially those areas where safety measures were proposed to be reduced due to the claim that they were inland
mangroves,” said Virendra Tiwari, additional principal chief conservator of forest (Mangrove cell).

Why the amendment?

MoEFCC’s amended comes after the Goa government made a request to demarcate the HTL (the extent to which
coastal waters can reach the farthest on land) along embankments even if they were breached. Independent experts
said the consequences of the amendment need to be studied for all other coastal zones to check the impact it would
have on constructions planned in the future across CRZ areas.

Source: Hindustan Times

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Maharashtra: Fishermen up in arms against LED-aided fishing; call it 'destructive', 'threat to deep sea
marine life'

Irate over the government’s apathy in taking penal action against fishing vessels involved in illegal practices like usage
of light-emitting diode (LED) lights, as artificial fish attractors, the fishing community in Uttan near Bhayandar and other
coastal areas, have decided to fight a collective battle under the aegis of Akhil Maharashtra Machhimar Kruti Samiti led
by Damodar Tandel to end the menace.

Traditional fishermen have been opposing this destructive way of catching fish as usage of LED posed a threat to deep
sea marine life. Although a notification aimed at putting an end to this illegal practice was passed in November-2019,
the authorities were shying away from taking action against the offenders, despite photographic evidences. “Just by
issuing GR’s won’t solve the purpose. It is equally important for the law enforcing agencies to set up a proper
mechanism to punish the violators as they did in Karnataka by registering criminal cases against the erring boat owners
and slapping a heavy penalty. We will soon move court against the exploitation” said, working president of the Samiti-
Bernard D'mello.

In fishing using lights, fishes are attracted by holding up a light above water or suspending it below water. Fishes are
then caught using nets. Apart from cancellation of certificates and licenses, the boats found with LED lights are also
liable to seizure, in accordance to punitive provisions in the GR. The LED fishing ban encompasses a radius of 12 nautical
miles, which is the boundary of jurisdiction for state.
 Source: Free Press Journal
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Karnataka: Boats from Bhatkal sent back after Gangolli fishermen raise objection

Fishermen had verbal arguments and fist fights at Gangolli fishing port of Byndoor taluk over boats that had come from
Bhatkal. Eventually, the boats that arrived from Bhatkal were sent back. Eight boats had arrived from Bhatkal to
Gangolli. Due to lockdown, arguments ensued between the fishermen of Bhatkal and Gangolli.

Fishermen from Gangolli took exception to the presence of Bhatkal fishermen in the port as coronavirus positive cases
are more in Bhatkal. As argument and fist fights were going out of control, officials of fisheries department went to the
fishing port of Gangolli and brought the situation under control. Gangolli fishermen urged that till the lockdown is
relaxed completely, outside fishermen should not be allowed inside Gangolli fishing port.

Giving clarification Anjanadevi, deputy director of fisheries said, "We got the information that eight boats are arriving to
Gangolli port from Bhatkal. Immediately we informed the coastal protection force. We have come to know that around
20 fishermen of outstation districts and states were there on those boats. We have gathered all information about
them. We have sent them back along with their boats. I will send information in this regard to all the fisheries officials
of Uttara Kannada district."

Source: Daiji World

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Karnataka: CM assured to offer immediate help to stranded fishermen

Around 300 Andhra Pradesh fishermen are stranded on the coast of Malpe village in Udupi district. “Karnataka CM has
responded very positively and assured to offer the stranded fishermen immediate help. The fishermen hail from
Srikakulam district in Andhra Pradesh. Yediyurappa has also said that their team was also contacting Andhra Pradesh
authorities to safely bring them back to their home state,” Naidu said in a statement on Twitter. In a separate letter to
Yediyurappa, Naidu lauded the tremendous efforts that the government of Karnataka has been putting to fight COVID-
19 and expressed his solidarity with the people there in this critical time.

Naidu said that many Telugu people that have migrated to other states for work were facing various problems due to
the COVID-induced lockdown. “In this backdrop, I would like to bring to your notice that around 300 fishing folk from
Srikakulam District are stranded in Malpe Village, Udupi District, Karnataka. Their families, relatives and well-wishers are
deeply worried for their safety and well being,” Naidu said. Those families and on his own behalf, he would appeal for
sending the stranded fishermen back to their respective homes. “In case that is not possible, I request you to provide
them with shelter, food, water, medical aid and other essential commodities until the end of COVID lockdown,” TDP
chief said in a letter.
 Source: The Dispatch
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Kerala: Government to reduce State’s food dependency

The State government on Thursday geared for reducing Kerala’s dependence on other regions for food by prioritising
and speeding up agriculture production. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addressed a conference via video link with
District Collectors and elected members of Local Self-Government Institutions (LSGIs) to prepare 1.9 lakh hectares of
fallow land for intense and precision farming in the run up to Onam.

Officials ruled out collectivising production and said local bodies would farm fallow land with the consent and
participation of the title holders. The State would uphold their right to ownership. The conference flagged the
possibility that food-producing regions in the country could suspend exports to Kerala if global adversities such as the
COVID-19 crisis dented their agricultural production.

Food protectionism

Kerala, as a predominantly consumer State, had to break its dependency on food imports from neighbouring States. It
had to guard against possible food protectionism by large-scale producers. However, Kerala lacked sufficient land to
produce food for its population. Hence, it would harness the latest technology to maximise agricultural production in
minimal space. The State would invest Rs.3,860 crores in rearing foodgrains, fruits and vegetables. Inland and marine
pisciculture, dairy farming, animal husbandry and traditional fishing sectors would benefit from the stimulus.

Harvest season

Mr. Vijayan insisted that the harvest season for the first crop of vegetables and fruits should coincide with Onam when
consumption peaked. Households must rear vegetable gardens and breed fish in backyard ponds. He declared the
formation of agriculture clubs to channel the resourcefulness and enterprise of youth into increasing the State’s food
production and make farming an agreeable and rewarding venture. He also promised the institutionalising of a cold
chain process to store, preserve and transport vegetables, fruits, meat, milk and poultry from farm to the table. A fleet
of refrigerated trucks would ferry the produce from farms to markets.

Mr Vijayan said the State could spare 1,40,000 hectares to cultivate edibles inter-cropped with cash crops. Agriculture
Minister V. S. Sunil Kumar, Industries Minister E. P. Jayarajan, Local Self-Government Minister A. C. Moideen, Fisheries
Minister J. Mercykutty and Chief Secretary Tom Jose attended the conference.

Source: The Hindu

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Kerala: Large fisher groups seek cancellation or partial trawl ban

Large fisher groups have written to the Centre seeking cancellation or partial lifting of the trawl ban due for Kerala in
June. They say that they have already missed more than three months of active fishing time and hence would prefer at
least one month adjustment of the period which starts for Kerala from June 15 onwards for 52 days rather than the 60-
days being followed in other states.

“We have sent a representation to the Centre asking for a cancelling of the trawl ban or having it in just July. We would
like to go fishing in May and June and the state can impose trawl ban in July as monsoon intensifies in that month, said
Joseph Xavier Kalapurackel, president, all-Kerala fishing boat operators association. He said that they have not been
operating since January since year because of the low catch. ‘This was followed by the lockdown period. Last year, May
was a highly profitable season for us,” he said.

Meanwhile, the fishermen unions are already up against any discussions on such a move. “The ban is a scientific
decision to ensure that the fish resource remains sustainable. It is good for the society and the marine environment,”
said Charles George, secretary, Kerala fishworkers union. The Centre had issued an order on March 20 announcing a
uniform ban on fishing for all fishing vessels in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) beyond territorial waters for
conservation and effective management of fishery resources and also for sea safety reasons. The ban on east coast is
from April 15- June 14 (both days inclusive) (61 days) and in west coast from June 1-July 31 (both days inclusive) (61
days). Kerala had a 52 day ban last year. The traditional non-motorized units shall be exempted from this uniform
fishing ban imposed in the Indian EEZ beyond territorial waters.

However, it is learnt that Tamil Nadu sought an advancement of the ban period from the lockdown day March 24 and
end in 61 days. This has led to other states also seeking a cutting down of the days or doing away with the ban as the
lockdown has already imposed a ban of fishing activities. According to official sources, all states raised this issue during
a teleconference with the ministry. “We have written to the Centre and the states not to withdraw or change the
trawling ban. This ban has been formulated to help regenerate marine fisheries in the Indian waters. At the very outset,
this proposition from the East coast states is alarming. The lockdown has impacted the fishing sector uniformly and
everyone along the value chain is in distress. The tampering with the ban order will only work in the favour of the
mechanised sector which overwhelmingly accesses the EEZ,” said T Peter, general secretary, National fishworkers
union. “The use of industrial fishing gears by the mechanised sector will a negative impact on the marine ecosystem
which is already hit by the lockdown as well as poor catch,” he added.

Source: The Times of India

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Tamil Nadu and Odisha: A workshop on marine life to fund fisher families

How do octopuses and cuttlefish put their excellent camouflaging abilities to use? What is a mantis shrimp? How
important are food webs in the ocean ecosystem? How do coral reefs grow? Science enthusiasts Arun M Viji and Adam
M Libby have the answers. Class X students of Chennai school Sishya, they are set to host Zoom sessions on Oceans and
Marine Life for children aged eight to 11.

According to Arun, the hour-long sessions will teach participants about ocean ecosystems and the many “strange and
wonderful creatures” in them. “We plan to present lively videos and photos on the subject,” says Arun, adding that they
will also be inviting experts from research organisations such as the Indian Institute of Science and World Wildlife Fund
to be part of the sessions. “The idea is to keep them interactive, so that kids develop a curiosity over the topic and the
ability to engage with it,” he adds.

The registration fee for the six sessions is Rs.3,000, and the amount will go as donation towards Dakshin Foundation.
The NGO is mobilising funds to distribute essential supplies kits to 3,300 families from fishing communities in Tamil
Nadu and Odisha, that have been affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. “When we came across the announcement, we
decided to hold a fundraiser to support the cause,” says Arun, who is also a surfer, and as a result, counts the fishing
community amongst his friends and teachers. “We thought we would raise funds through meaningful interaction and
teaching,” he adds. “Each participant will be supporting the needs of one family from the fishing community for a
month.”

Source: The Hindu

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Tamil Nadu: Fishermen seek increase in diesel subsidy

After the recent hike in diesel prices, fishermen have urged the State government to increase the subsidy given to them
for purchasing diesel. Even small boats going to the sea now require around 30 litres of diesel per trip per day, which
translates into Rs.3,000 a month, and the fishermen will find it difficult, said M.D. Dayalan, Indian Fishermen
Association. “In each boat 3-5 men will go and sometimes they will get as low as Rs.50 each a day. In such a situation
coughing up an additional Rs.3000 a month would be too much,” he added.

Nanjil Ravi of the Akhila India Meenavar Sangam said that bigger boats which get subsidy for 1,800 litres would stand to
loose much more. “For one 10-day-long trip, they require 7,000 litres, which means at current diesel rate, boat owners
would have to spend around Rs.21,000 a month," he said. The increase in diesel price would also lead to a hike in fish
prices, added Mr. Ravi. "Already fish prices are very high due to reduction in supply," he added.

Source: The Hindu

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Odisha: Lockdown blues for fisherfolk as sale of dry fish dries up in K’para

The coronavirus outbreak has dealt a severe blow to dry fish trade in the coastal district. Preparation of dry fish, locally
called Sukhua, is one of the main sources of livelihood of around 20,000 fisherfolk in Kendrapara. However, the
lockdown has come as a curse for dry fish makers who are struggling to sell their produce due to the restrictions. The
worst hit are fishermen of the seaside villages of Kharinashi, Batighar, Kajalapatia, Pitaspatha, Kansarabadadandua,
Petachela, Jamboo and Ramanagar. “We had prepared dry fish in bulk amount two months back hoping for a a bumper
trade. Now, we are struggling to supply it to Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam and other North-Eastern states due
to the restrictions imposed on transportation,” said Samarendra Mandal, a dry fish maker of Kharinashi village.

Dry fish units have been in existence for more than five decades in the seaside villages. Every year, fishermen prepare
around 25,000 tonne of dry fish which is then supplied by traders to several states. A revenue of around `5 crore per
annum is generated from this trade. Sources said usually by this time, traders start purchasing dry fish from fishermen.
However, it has become difficult to find buyers due to the lockdown. Besides, transportation of dry fish is also a major
 issue. Dry fish trader of Kendrapara Bikram Behera said as markets remain closed since over a month, they have been
left in the lurch.

A large number of fishermen eke out their livelihood by making and selling dry fish. The Government should take steps
to facilitate supply of dry fish to other states, he said. Contacted, Additional Director of Fisheries (Marine) of Kujang
Manas Ranjan Sahoo said, “We hope the dry fish traders will be able to supply their produce to other areas after the
lockdown is lifted,” he said.

Source: The New Indian Express

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