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A special discussion regarding the allocation of land for a shrimp farm project proposed to be built at Hatagala area in Hungama of Hambantota district was held at the Ministry of Fisheries on 05.10.2023 under the chairmanship of Mr. Douglas Devananda, Minister of Fisheries.

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A group of experts who work in the Fisheries sector in collaboration with the Indian Government visited Sri Lanka on the initiative taken by the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Accompanying the Indian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Mr. Sathyanjal Pande, they met the Minister of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Fisheries Department, and the representatives of NARA and NAQDA Institutes on the 23rd of last month and discussed the matters pertaining to the development of fisheries sectors in Sri Lanka.

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"It is a matter of happiness that the Ceylon Fishery Corporation which had been downcast due to inefficiency is getting updated to suit modernity. Fishery Corporation outlets with high quality are being established all over the country. We can change the bad image the fishermen and thre consumers had about the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation."

  1. Calling for suggestions and opinions for the new Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act from the relevant stakeholders.
  2. It has been decided to celebrate International Fisheries Day on November 21 in Jaffna.
  3. The Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda gives solutions to the problems faced by the fishermen in Chilaw
  4. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda inspects Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex
  5. Compensation for dried fish industry under X-Press Pearl damage payment scheme – Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda saysMinister
  6. A top businessman from South Korea discusses with Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda about investing in Sri Lanka.
  7. Fish from Fisheries Coperation delivered to home through Online System
  8. Necessary steps are taken immediately to solve the problems affecting the Fishery industry, Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda
  9. Although we got the ownership of Katchatheevu Island , we have lost the vast sea area where we got the fish harvest, says Minister of Lands Douglas Devananda.
  10. A program will be arranged to encourage exporters of aquatic resources. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda says.
  11. “Price of fish is dropping rapidly.” Chairman of the Fisheries Corporation reports to the Minister Douglas Devananda.
  12. “Solutions to the problems faced by local prawn farmers will be provided promptly.” Says fisheries minister Douglas Devananda.
  13.  “Immediate action will be taken to stop fishing using Dynamites.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  14. Need for decisive actions against government officials who fail to back the government’s development initiatives – State Min. Piyal Nishantha
  15. 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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  17. Opportunity for consumers to make transactions at Ceylon Fishery Corporation outlets all over the Island through the QR code system.
  18. All the transactions of the Fisheries Department are digitalized
  19. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda provides solutions to the issues of Chilaw fishermen.
  20. Minister of Fisheries instructs Ice suppliers to supply ice to Peliyagoda Fish market for a less price.
  21. “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.
  22. 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.
  23. Minister Douglas Devananda answers the questions of Fishermen from Chilaw Lagoon.
  24. Production of boats equipped with electric cells has been successfully carried out according to the instructions of the Minister of Fisheries, Mr. Douglas Devananda.
  25. Minister Douglas Devananda solves the problems of Chilaw fishermen.
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