The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) on Sunday compensated a total of 61 traditional fishermen for the losses the suffered recently due to cyclone Tauktae . The fishermen, hailing from Canacona, Mormugao, Bardez and Pernem, had reported loss of gill nets and reported damage to their temporary huts. Considering the loss of livelihood to these traditional fishermen on account of loss of fishing gear, GCZMA has granted them an ex-gratia amount of Rs 20,000 for loss of gill nets and Rs 5,000 for the damage to their temporary storage huts. A total of Rs 11.2 lakh was paid out. Fishermen whose fishing vessels have been damaged on account of cyclone Tauktae may submit their applications to the department of fisheries for consideration under the corpus fund.
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