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Odisha: Fishers announce indefinite boycott of Marine fishing over diesel costs, livelihood crisis

Bhubaneswar, June 13 (UNI) Even as the annual fishing ban along the Odisha coast is scheduled to end on 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.
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