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Odisha marine fishers stop going to sea for fishing due to “abnormal” diesel cost Odisha Marine Fish Producers Association (OMFPA) said many boats remain idle at the harbour because operators can no longer afford the fuel costs

Diesel costs push fishers to boycott operations - OrissaPOST Paradip:Even as the annual fishing ban along the Odisha coast is scheduled to end June 14, marine fishermen under the banner of the Odisha Marine Fish Producers Association (OMFPA) have decided to continue an indefinite boycott of fishing operations, citing mounting financial distress and long-pending grievances. The decision was taken unanimously at the association’s general body meeting, with members resolving not to resume marine fishing activities until both the Central and State governments address a range of issues affecting the sector. Expressing concern over the deteriorating condition of the marine fisheries industry, OMFPA said the situation was particularly alarming in Paradip, one of the country’s largest marine fishing hubs. The harbour supports nearly 50,000 fishermen and allied workers and accommodates more than 600 mechanised fishing vessels and over 150 motorised crafts, making it a key contributor to India’s seafood exports. According to the Association, the sharp increase in diesel costs has emerged as the biggest challenge confronting fishermen. While diesel is available to the general public at re…

Odisha fishermen at sea over diesel price hike JAGATSINGHPUR: The livelihood of nearly 50,000 fishermen across the state is likely to be affected after the lifting of the annual fishing ban on June 14 due to a sharp increase in diesel prices amid the West Asia war. Fishermen said trawler operators were earlier purchasing diesel at consumer rates, which were around Rs 2 per litre lower than the price at fuel stations. But now, while diesel is available at retail outlets at around Rs 100.22 per litre, cooperative society-run fuel outlets in fishing harbours are procuring diesel at nearly Rs 143 per litre, forcing trawler operators to buy it at around Rs 145 per litre. Fishermen say the steep increase has placed an enormous financial burden on them. General secretary of Odisha Marine Fish Producers’ Association (OMFPA) Aurobinda Swain said, “Boat owners are suffering huge financial losses and mounting debts, while the marine fishing industry in the state is facing an economic crisis. Fish production, exports and the coastal economy are also likely to be adversely affected due to the rise in diesel price.” OMFPA and the Odisha State Fishermen Federation have urged the government t…

Diesel costs push fishers to boycott operations - Dailyhunt P aradip: Even as the annual fishing ban along the Odisha coast is scheduled to end June 14, marine fishermen under the banner of the Odisha Marine Fish Producers Association (OMFPA) have decided to continue an indefinite boycott of fishing operations, citing mounting financial distress and long-pending grievances. Advertisement The decision was taken unanimously at the association's general body meeting, with members resolving not to resume marine fishing activities until both the Central and State governments address a range of issues affecting the sector. Expressing concern over the deteriorating condition of the marine fisheries industry, OMFPA said the situation was particularly alarming in Paradip, one of the country's largest marine fishing hubs. The harbour supports nearly 50,000 fishermen and allied workers and accommodates more than 600 mechanised fishing vessels and over 150 motorised crafts, making it a key contributor to India's seafood exports. According to the Association, the sharp increase in diesel costs has emerged as the biggest challenge confronting fishermen. While diesel is available to the general …