Automated Translation:
Strict action against LED fishing - Environment Minister's Action Directive

Sakaal news service

Navi Mumbai, 16th : Illegal LED fishing can now be costly. Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam on Tuesday directed that strict action be taken against those fishing with LED lights.

National President of Koli Federation and MLA Ramesh Patil met Kadam along with office bearers. During this visit, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Development Minister Mahadev Jankar was also present. Due to the adverse effects on the environment, the government has banned LED fishing. However, Ramesh Patil brought to the notice of Kadam and Jankar that LED fishing was still going on rampantly in some areas.

Immediate action will be taken

Patil also said that illegal fishing was unfair to the fishermen who are still practicing traditional methods. He demanded a strict law on the lines of Kerala to stop fishing by LED. Following the complaint made after Patil's statement, Ramdas Kadam and Mahadev Jankar immediately directed the authorities concerned to take strict action against those fishing with LED lights.

Notification to be issued

He instructed the authorities to take immediate steps to prevent fishing by LED. Kadam advised the authorities that the government is working to protect the interests of traditional fishermen and in view of the expected timeline required to amend the Maharashtra Marine Fisheries Regulation Act, the option of issuing a notification prior to the code of conduct should be chosen.