Thanjavur district fishermen call off strike
Fishermen in Thanjavur district have ended a strike over the seizure of boats by the Fisheries Department for alleged rule violations. The community decided to resume work to secure earnings ahead of the upcoming festival season.
Why it matters
The conflict highlights the tension between marine conservation regulations and the economic survival of local fishing communities.
Thanjavur district fishermen call off strike TIRUCHI Trawler and mechanised boat fishermen in Thanjavur district have ended their strike called to protest against officials of the Fisheries Department and have decided to resume fishing from October 24. In a press release on Friday, A. Thajuddin, general secretary, Tamil Nadu Fishermen’s Welfare Board (TNFWB) based in Mallipattinam, Thanjavur district, said the decision to call off the strike that began on October 11 was taken in view of the upcoming festival season and the need for approximately 15,000 affected members of the fishing community to sustain their livelihood.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in