Fishermen from Tamil Nadu have urged the Indian Coast Guard to intensify patrols along the state’s coast to prevent increasing intrusions by foreign and inter-state fishing vessels. Their appeal comes amid growing concerns over the depletion of marine resources and illegal fishing activities,

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with fishermen from Tamil Nadu, assuring them of the government’s commitment to addressing their concerns, including consular support in cases involving detentions abroad. The meeting focused on the long-standing challenges faced by Indian fishermen, particularly those arrested in international waters, and emphasized the