Kerala has conveyed its apprehensions regarding the new draft guidelines issued for Indian vessels engaged in deep-sea fishing to the Union government, said Fisheries Minister V. Abdurahiman on Tuesday.
A high-level committee has been formed to investigate how the new guidelines will affect the fisheries sector in the State, the Minister said.
The committee was appointed to study the guidelines in the wake of reports that these would adversely affect the livelihood of traditional fishermen. The panel will submit its report in a week. Based on the report, detailed recommendations will be submitted to the Centre for making necessary amendments to the new guidelines, said Mr. Abdurahiman.
