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Introduction of the QR code system for customer payments as the first step in the digitalization of Ceylon Fisheries Corporation took place on 13th June 2023 at the Gampaha Fisheries Corporation Outlet premises under the chairmanship of the State Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Piyal Nishantha de Silva.

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The ceremony to introduce payment facilities from now on through the Internet in joint collaboration with the Bank of Ceylon for export and import licenses issued by the Department of Fisheries for the export and import of fish other fishery products and other licenses including VMS technology issued for fishing vessels was held on 12.06.2023 under the patronage of Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries and Mr. Piyal Nishantha, State Minister of Fisheries.

DSC 1040A discussion was held on 2023-06-06 at the Ministry of Fisheries, in connection with the issues brought up during the recent tour of Minister Douglas Devananda to inspect Chilaw Lagoon.

  1. Minister of Fisheries instructs Ice suppliers to supply ice to Peliyagoda Fish market for a less price.
  2. “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.
  3. 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.
  4. Minister Douglas Devananda answers the questions of Fishermen from Chilaw Lagoon.
  5. Production of boats equipped with electric cells has been successfully carried out according to the instructions of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  6. Minister Douglas Devananda solves the problems of Chilaw fishermen.
  7. X-Press Pearl compensation money should be used properly to strengthen Fisheries Industry
  8. Fisheries sector must increase exports as there is a massive demand for fish in Europe – Prime Minister
  9. Steps will be taken to introduce modern technology into ornamental fish farming industry – Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda
  10. Steps will be taken to expand Iginiyagala hatchery, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  11. 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
  12. Duty of Fish Exporters is to have foreign currency earned from fish exports come to the country - Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says
  13. Benefit of Rupees being strengthened will go the Fishermen too - State Minister of Fisheries, Piyal Nishantha
  14. Any form of bottom trawling industry is not permitted. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda announces to the fishermen.
  15. Take immediate action to stop illegal fishing by gill nets and light courses. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda advises officials.
  16. The expansion of aquaculture should be accelerated. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  17. An agreement has been signed to start a canned tin fish factory at Oluwil Fishery Harbour
  18. Naval Force’s operations against the Indian Trawlers should be expanded Fisheries Minister Mr. Douglas Davananda says.
  19. Foreign Affairs Minister of India Mr. Jayashankar says that legal action will be taken against the Indian Multiple Day fishing boats that encroach the Sri Lankan territorial waters.
  20. Two petitions filed in the Court of Appeal against officials including Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda, saying that they are not taking legal action against invading Indian multi-day fishing vessels.
  21. Attention of Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda drawn about the development of fishery harbours in the south.
  22. Sea leech farming is under development as a major pathway of earning foreign exchange, says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  23. ධීවර අමාත්‍යංශයේ සුභ සාධක වෙළදසැලක් අමාත්‍ය ඩග්ලස් දේවානන්දා මහතා අතින් විවෘත කරයි.
  24. Establishment of Research and Training Complex for Faculty of Agriculture, University of Jaffna, Kilinochchi fulfills a request by Minister Douglas Devananda
  25. National Vocational Training for 3000 Fisheries Professionals under patronage of State minister Kanchana wijesekera
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