Annual 61-day fishing ban to come into effect from June 1
Karnataka's coastal districts will implement a 61-day fishing ban starting June 1, lasting until July 31. The ban prohibits mechanised boats and traditional boats with engines over 10 HP, while smaller boats are permitted to operate. The initiative aims to protect fish populations during their breeding season and prevent overfishing, although there are discussions about potentially extending the ban to three months.
- ▪The fishing ban will be in effect from June 1 to July 31 in Karnataka's coastal districts.
- ▪Mechanised boats and traditional boats with engines above 10 HP are prohibited from fishing during this period.
- ▪Fishermen violating the ban will lose diesel subsidies for a year and face penalties under the Karnataka Marine Fishing Act.
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The 61-day annual marine fishing ban will come into effect in Karnataka’s coastal districts from June 1, and remain in force till July 31.Accordingly, mechanised boats and traditional boats fitted with inboard or outboard engines above 10 HP are banned from fishing activities. However, fishing boats fitted with engines of up to 10 HP will be allowed to operate during the period.Fishermen who flout the Government Order will not receive diesel subsidy for a year and will be subject to penal provisions under the Karnataka Marine Fishing (Regulation) Act, 1986.The Fisheries Department has asked fishermen to anchor their boats in fishing harbours compulsorily by May 31.The main objective of banning deep-sea fishing is to protect fish wealth, as commercially important species breed during this…
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