India, July 29 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
'Fisheries' is a State subject, and the Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) has not undertaken any independent assessment of the socio-economic conditions and livelihood challenges faced by traditional fishermen in Kerala. Fisheries within 12 nautical miles (NM) of territorial waters is governed by respective Marine Fishing Regulation Act (MFRA) of the coastal States, whereas, fishing beyond 12 NM is under jurisdiction of Government of India. Accordingly, State Governments have their own regulatory framework/guidelines in place for development and management of fisheries in their jurisdiction. The Government of Kerala has informed that it continuously moni...