Daijiworld Media Network –Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, May 24: 61 days of fishing ban will begin from June 1 and will last till July 31, as per the order received from the state government.
The government has issued a strict order banning fishing activities through mechanized fishing vessels during this period. All other traditional boats above 10 horse power capacity with either inboard or outboard engines will also follow the fishing ban during the 61 days ban.
Department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries from the central government has imposed ban during the same period resulting in uniform ban for fishing throughout the country.
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As per the communication from the state government, those boats and fisherfolk who defy the fishing ban will attract penalty and will not get government subsidy for diesel for a period of one year.