Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (MS)

Udupi, Apr 15: Traditional fishing has started in the district after the state government gave the go ahead. The fishermen went into the sea before dawn and have come back with catch of around Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000.

The fishermen are following the social distancing rule set by the government and only less than five people are going in a boat for fishing. Revenue department and police have instructed the fishermen not to sell the fish for high price than usual. This has brewed dissent among some of the fishermen.

One of the fishermen said, "We follow the rules of the government and catch the fish. But we are not happy by the instructions of the government that we should not sell fish at higher price. It is difficult for us to survive if the fish is sold for the cost price."

Finally the fishermen who were sitting at home since days have started work. The fish lovers of the district are also eager to taste the catch as fish is staple diet of coastal districts.