PROBLEM INDIA KERALA

Kerala fisherfolk oppose proposed access pass system for deep-sea fishing

Fishing associations have sought exemption from the ₹25,000 access pass fee for small-scale deep-sea vessels

Pulse Bharat · Why it matters

Kerala's small-scale fisherfolk are protesting a new fee that could increase costs for accessing deep-sea fishing grounds.

The Hindu BusinessLine Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:05