Ahead of the Presidential Fleet Review (PFR) and Milan-2022, members of the fishermen community, fish traders, and boat operators in Turkey have expressed concern over the likely impact on their livelihood due to the restrictions imposed on fishing for a few days, and urged the State government to compensate them for the loss.
The District Collector has already issued instructions to the fishermen not to venture for fishing in the anchorage / security area (the beach stretch from Tenneti Park to Dolphin Nose) from February 18 to March 4.
“Fishermen who go for fishing for longer duration ranging from one to two weeks will not be affected. But those who operate small motor boats and traditional fishermen who depend on daily fishing activity will be affected,” said P. Vasu, a fishermen from Jalaripeta.
“We welcome such naval events in our city. But ,when our livelihood is affected, the government should come forward and consider providing us compensation,” he said.
A few fisherwomen said the ban on the sale of fish at the harbour would affect them financially.
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