Kochi: The 47-day ban on trawling operations in the waters off the coast of Kerala begins from the midnight of Tuesday.
The trawling ban would be in force from June 15 to July 31.
Fisheries Minister Mercykutty Amma has requested the fishermen community to co-operate with the government on the trawling ban with a view to preserve and conserve ocean resources.
The relief extended to fishermen due to the ban would be distributed in June itself.