Fishing dispute: Resolving the vexatious issue between India and Sri Lanka

Key Points

• 1A Sri Lankan MP called for action against illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.
• 2Fishermen from Tamil Nadu have been crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line.
• 3Bottom trawling by Indian fishermen is a major concern.
• 4The governments of India and Tamil Nadu should do more to wean away fishermen from bottom trawling.
• 5Talks between fishermen of both countries were last held in November 2016.