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Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said at a discussion held at the Ministry of Fisheries on 21.08.2023 with officials from the Ministry of Fisheries and relevant institutions and representatives of all sectors related to the fishery industry aimed at finding solutions to the problems faced by the entire fisheries sector including the hike in fish prices, the scarcity of marine fishery resources, climate change, problems in exporting fish, problems faced by freshwater fish farming, problems faced by multi-day boat owners, which are currently affecting the fishing industry that prompt solutions will be given to the problems faced by the fishery industry.

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Although we got the ownership of Katchatheevu Island as per the terms of the 1976 Treaty, we lost the sea belt where 80% of the fish could be harvested, said Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda. 

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A discussion regarding the possibility of involving Tamil diaspora exporters in exporting aquatic resources was held at the Ministry of Fisheries on 21.08.2023, with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, former Deputy Minister Vinayagamurthi Muralidaran (Karunaamman) and migrant exporters in attendance.

  1. “Price of fish is dropping rapidly.” Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation reports to the Minister Douglas Devananda.
  2. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  3.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  4. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
  5. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda and the Governor of Eastern Province had a special discussion to stop the illegal fishing activities in Trincomalee.
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  7. Opportunity for consumers to make transactions at Ceylon Fishery Corporation outlets all over the Island through the QR code system.
  8. All the transactions of the Fisheries Department are digitalized
  9. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda provides solutions to the issues of Chilaw fishermen.
  10. Minister of Fisheries instructs Ice suppliers to supply ice to Peliyagoda Fish market for a less price.
  11. “Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Sector will be brought up to the International level through the new Fisheries Act.” Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda said this to the Ambassador of the European Union.
  12. Distribution of Kerosene provided by the Chinese Government to the fishermen is commenced. Chinese Ambassador states that the nets, boats, and financial aid to build houses will be provided to Fishermen.
  13. Minister Douglas Devananda answers the questions of Fishermen from Chilaw Lagoon.
  14. Production of boats equipped with electric cells has been successfully carried out according to the instructions of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  15. Minister Douglas Devananda solves the problems of Chilaw fishermen.
  16. X-Press Pearl compensation money should be used properly to strengthen Fisheries Industry
  17. Fisheries sector must increase exports as there is a massive demand for fish in Europe – Prime Minister
  18. Steps will be taken to introduce modern technology into ornamental fish farming industry – Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda
  19. Steps will be taken to expand Iginiyagala hatchery, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  20. Fourth round of compensation will be given to the fishermen who were affected by the Express Pearl ship disaster before the Sinhala Hindu New Year – Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda
  21. Duty of Fish Exporters is to have foreign currency earned from fish exports come to the country - Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says
  22. Benefit of Rupees being strengthened will go the Fishermen too - State Minister of Fisheries, Piyal Nishantha
  23. Any form of bottom trawling industry is not permitted. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda announces to the fishermen.
  24. Take immediate action to stop illegal fishing by gill nets and light courses. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda advises officials.
  25. The expansion of aquaculture should be accelerated. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
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