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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

Fishing ban dole distribution begins in Tamil Nadu

The Fisheries Department has begun depositing ₹5,000 into bank accounts of 1.75 lakh fishers in the State as dole for the fishing ban period.

Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar said a total of ₹83.55 crore has been allocated for the scheme. The 61-day fishing ban for mechanised boats is implemented in April-June usually.

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