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Impact of COVID-19 on fisheries and fishermen of Khejuri-II block in Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal, India

Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Aquaculture Management, Khejuri College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India

Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci., Volume 13, Issue (2), Pages 7-8, November,24 (2025)

Abstract

In the Khejuri-II block, situated in the Purba Medinipur district, 40% of the people are engaged in fishery. In this locality, people cultivate fish and shrimp hugely. Fishermen in this area earn money from foreign countries by exporting fish and shrimp. But unfortunately, during COVID-19, the fisheries in this area faced huge losses. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the fish and shrimp production of Khejuri-II block was 60-65% less than in 2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019. The COVID-19 pandemic have affected other fish-allied activities like net mending, and regular maintenance of boats and engines. This also causes huge damage to high-cost assets like fishing crafts and gears.

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