Govt to give Rs 1500 to 12k fishermen for fishing ban
TNN / May 11, 2026, 22:50 (IST)
Odisha's fisheries department will provide Rs 1,500 monthly for three months to 12,000 marine fishermen during the 61-day fishing ban. This financial aid, under a saving-cum-relief scheme, aims to support livelihoods. However, fishermen leaders argue the compensation is insufficient compared to other states and should cover all 1.5 lakh affected fishermen.