Union Budget 2026: Visakhapatnam fishermen seek relief as rising costs squeeze livelihoods

Escalating operational costs have pushed fishermen in Visakhapatnam into financial distress, with soaring fuel prices and inadequate access to modern equipment threatening their livelihoods.

At the Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour, anxiety runs high as the fishing community looks to the upcoming Union Budget for much-needed relief. Fishermen say rising diesel costs have sharply increased daily expenses, while limited financial support has made it difficult to sustain fishing operations.