Automated Translation:
Conflict between Purse seine netters and Fishermen

The state government's decision brings relief to traditional fishermen

* Zone up to 12 nautical miles from Jhai to Murud coast reserved for traditional fishing.

* From Murud to Burodi (Dapoli) shore upto 10 meters depth

* 20m (10 wav) meter area from Burodi to Jaigad coast

* 25 m (12.5 wav) from Jaigad to Banda coast

* Purse seine fishing is completely prohibited in this area, but permitted in the area beyond that.

Sakaal news service

Ratnagiri, 7th: The government issued an order on Friday (5th) that licenses should not be issued for Purse seine fishing in coastal areas. But after taking this decision, the dispute between Mini Purse seine net holders and small-scale fishermen erupted again on Friday midnight. One person was injured in stone pelting at each other due to a dispute. A case has been registered against six to seven people in Ratnagiri city police station.

Since 1995, a large number of sophisticated boats have been used for fishing in the state. However, due to Purse seine fishing in shallow waters near the sea coast, the business of traditional fishermen began to be adversely affected. S. According to the recommendations made by the Dr. V.S. Somvanshi Committee established for the study of this matter, the Chief Minister issued these orders. The order restricts the issuance of new licenses for fishing for purse seine or Ring seine (including Mini purse seine). Henceforth fishing with purse seine nets can only be done from September to December, banning purse seine netting with hydraulic winches (booms) to preserve fish stocks. This decision has been welcomed by the fishermen.

The impact of this decision was felt on the seashore in Bandar-Kalbadevi area. On Friday night in the Mirya Bandar Kalbadevi area, some fishermen went to the Kalbadevi sea fishing. This time, they saw three or four mini purse seine net holders fishing. They asked why they were fishing along the shore. The mini purse seine net holders began arguing and raised their voice in reply. It is stated in the complaint lodged at the police station that due to the escalation of verbal arguments, stones were thrown at the small fishermen by the mini purse seine net holders. The small fishermen had to run away as the mini purse seine net holders continued to abuse and pelt stones.