Rough times for fisheries to get worse after Covid-19 lockdown is lifted

Fishermen simply aren't able to sell as several restaurants and markets are closed. Real impact to be felt after lockdown is lifted as annual fishing ban come into effect on April 15

The fishing industry in the southern part of Tamil Nadu has been impacted ever since the Government announced lockdown 12 days ago. Though fish has been mentioned as an essential in the Government list, fishermen simply aren't able to sell as several restaurants and markets are closed. The situation is expected to get worse after the lockdown is lifted as the annual fishing ban will come into effect on April 15.

South India Fishermen Welfare Association President, K Bharathi, fishermen returning with their catch have been stuck as the fish supply chain on land is restricted. Many had already ventured out