Diesel prices and imported frozen catch have squeezed traditional boat owners harder than any single monsoon storm.
Net Losses: Coastal Fisherfolk Caught Between Fuel Costs and Cheap Imports
Arjun Menon1 min read
From Mangaluru harbour to Udupi landing centres, crews describe shrinking margins and longer nights at sea.
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