Rameswaram, April 15 -- The Tamil Nadu government's annual 61-day fishing ban came into effect on Monday, effectively halting the coastal fishing industry. The ban aims to conserve marine resources and promote sustainable fishing practices.

The ban covers the Bay of Bengal, the Palk Bay, and the Gulf of Mannar regions. This fishing ban is being implemented from April 15th to June 14th, which is the peak breeding season.

The seasonal ban is part of the government's efforts to protect the marine resources and increase the fishery. The ban helps replenish fish stocks, allowing them to spawn and grow, which ultimately benefits the fishing industry and the ecosystem.

Since the fishing ban started on Tuesday in Rameswaram, fishermen have anc...