Ramanathapuram, The fisherman and his family are affected by the loss of income during the fishing ban in the hope of arranging alternative employment. Ramanathapuram district has a long coastline. The fishing industry is the mainstay. There are more than 40,000 fishermen in more than 1600 kayaks and more than 5,000 country boats. The 61-day fishing ban from April 15 to June 14 has been in effect for 20 years. Due to the breeding season of the fish, fishing in high capacity trawlers is prohibited during this closed season. More than 2 lakh of them are also affected. The government is providing Rs. But this amount is not enough for them for two months. Currently, yacht owners are disassembling and repairing and repairing boats. Boat owners are also asking for a loan with a subsidy to repair boats.
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