₹86-cr. aid for fishermen

1.72 lakh families likely to benefit from the relief package

May 23, 2021 11:41 pm | Updated 11:41 pm IST - CHENNAI

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has sanctioned ₹86 crore to be distributed among 1.72 lakh families of fishermen affected by the fishing ban.

Fisheries Minister Anita R. Radhakrishnan said the 61-day ban on the east coast, which began on April 15, would be in force till June 14.

On the west coast, the ban would be in force be between June 1 and July 31, he said.

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