Fish shortage in Goa as trawlers stay on ground

January 28, 2013 11:28

Goa is staring at a severe fish shortage as the strike by owners of fishing trawlers to protest the hike in diesel prices by the Central government entered the third day opn Monday.

Over 1,200 trawlers (mechanised fishing boats) in the state are anchored since Saturday.

All Goa Fishermen's Federation president John Mendes said the fish markets too would be closed tomorrow, as a part of the protest.

"Diesel is an important component for the fishing business. The fishing business is already running on minimal profits. If there is extra expense on diesel, then we will be making losses," Mendes said.

After mining and tourism, fishing is the third largest economic activity in the state. Fish is also a staple food for many Goans.

Mendes said a delegation of trawler owners will meet Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar in Delhi on Tuesday, seeking his intervention.

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