Fisheries resume in Sukma after being disrupted by Naxalism

After being disrupted for a long time due to Naxalism, fishing activities have resumed in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. The Dubbatota village used to be a fishing hub at one time, and people used to come here in large numbers, but after a dark phase of Naxalism, the fishing activities were badly disrupted. The Naxalites even demolished the fishing hatchery in 2005.

Haris S, the District Magistrate of Sukma, said that business has returned after the fish hatchery, which was destroyed by the Naxalites, was reconstructed.

“The fishing business in Dubbatota in the Sukma district has resumed after the Naxalites disrupted the fishing activities and demolished the fish hatchery in 2005. But now it has been reconstructed by the state and district government, it will aid in both income and employment generation in the area,” the District Magistrate said.

“There is a huge demand for fish here because it is a border area. Now, with a hatchery opening, it will also serve the demands of the area. All those who are interested in fishing are coming ahead. There is a huge scope in fishing, and if the industry is developed properly, it will bring great results,” the DM further said.

Earlier, the local people used to fear even coming out in the area, but now they are able not just to go fishing but also provide employment to many others.

One of the locals, named Savlam Joga, who is running the fish business, said that they expect a good sale in the coming days.

A member of the Matsya Samiti Dubbatota, said that they are expecting the business to touch around a lakh.