Escalating cost of fresh fish upends ordinary household budgets
Rising fish prices in Kerala are straining household budgets due to a diminished catch caused by the monsoon season and a ban on trawling. Artisanal fishers are struggling with hazardous conditions, leading to a significant supply shortage.
Why it matters
The rising cost of staple foods highlights the vulnerability of local food security and the livelihoods of traditional fishing communities during extreme weather.
Lunch is rarely fulfilling for a significant section of Keralites without a side dish made from freshly caught bay fish.
The article focuses on local economic and environmental challenges without political bias.
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