Fishers seeks withdrawal of nod for large fishing vessels off Kerala coast
The All India Fishermen’s Federation is demanding that the Indian government stop permitting large fishing vessels off the Kerala coast. They argue that these vessels threaten marine resources and the livelihoods of traditional fishermen.
Why it matters
This reflects the tension between industrial economic development and the protection of traditional livelihoods and environmental sustainability.
The State camp of the All India Fishermen’s Federation (AITUC) has demanded that the Union government withdraw its decision to permit large fishing vessels to operate off the Kerala coast. They warned that the move would threaten marine resources and jeopardise the livelihoods of traditional fishermen.
In a resolution, the federation said India requires only about one lakh fishing vessels in its regulated fishing zone, but more than three lakh vessels are already operating. They added that allowing large fishing vessels with substantial government subsidies would accelerate the depletion of fish stocks and push Kerala’s fishing fleet into crisis.
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