Marine fishermen in Veraval, India's largest fish exporter, face a crisis due to rising fuel costs, affecting competitiveness with Sri Lankan and Pakistani fishermen.
Marine fishermen in Gujarat's Veraval, India's largest fish exporting hub, face a crisis due to rising fuel costs, making it harder to compete with Sri Lankan and Pakistani fishermen who receive fuel at lower prices. The fuel price increase impacts the fishing industry, including the manufacturing of fishing nets, boats, and cargo ships. Veraval's fish export business turnover is Rs 7-10,000 crores.
May 04, 2024
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