Abstract:
Over 240 fi sherfolk were missing
after cyclone Ockhi hit India’s
south-western coasts. Lack of
adoption of safety measures
points to gross negligence of
safety of fi sherfolk at sea. The
mandatory suggestions of various
international and national level
agencies have been neglected.
In this regard, synergistic
action between policymakers,
implementing agencies and
fi sherfolk is required to translate
policies to action. Awareness
generation and mandatory
trainings are suggested to
improve fisherfolk safety,
while community support
is vital for the success of
policy enforcement.
