Fish biz faces slump in holy month of Shravan

The seasonal surge in religious activities during the holy month of Shravan left Paradip’s bustling fish trade centres, especially the prominent wholesale fish depot at Baliplot in Atharbanki in this port town, nearly deserted.

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According to fish trader Paresh Mandal, the footfall drastically declined since the onset of Shravan month. Typically, the market bustles with activity on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - the days known for high sales of non-vegetarian items.