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At the meeting with the families of the Fishermen who were on board the abducted vessel was held on 2024-05-06 at the Fisheries Ministry,

41d1cd2f 9249 4b9d 84d6 02ff42b2200cThe Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda stated that he would like to express appreciation on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government for the grant of 3 Million Dollars provided by Japan through the World Food and Agriculture Organization to develop the Freshwater Fishing Industry in Sri Lanka.

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The Ministry of Fisheries submitted a memorandum to the Cabinet of Ministers on 18/03/2024 to establish a volunteer force called "Sea Guards" to monitor the forced encroachment of the Indian fishermen to the Northern waters.

  1. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda tells the representatives of Fishermen’s Associations that he will discuss with the Finance Ministry regarding the removal of VAT tax and the provision of fuel relief.
  2. “The Ocean, Which Never Runs out of Resources, also Never Runs out of Challenges”Ministry of Fisheries Mr. Douglas Devananda Says.
  3. A Project to Empower Fishermen together with the Ministries of Fisheries and Social Empowerment
  4. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda says that countries such as India, China and Japan are to provide more than 4900 million rupees for the development of Northern Province and we should utilize this money properly.
  5. A Request from the owners of the multi-day fishing vessels for a Guaranteed Price for Tuna Fish and a Recognized policy for the Fishing Activities of the Multi-Day Fishing Vessels.
  6. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda Declares that India will not be Allowed to Fish in the Sri Lankan Territorial Waters
  7. The President Appoints an Expert Committee to Transform the Fishing Industry into a Major Contributor to the National Economy according to the Principles of Blue Economy
  8. Minister of Fisheries, Douglas Devananda Meets the French Ambassador
  9. “Measures will be taken to present the new Fisheries Act in the Parliament within a month and to implement it” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  10. “Measures should be taken to secure the Local Fishing Community, at this year’s World Trade Conference.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  11. It is the responsibility of the Assistant Directors to Raise Awareness of the Fishermen about the New Fisheries Bill
  12. Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour at Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex.
  13. “The issues of the Beach Seine ( Ma Dhel) fishing industry at Mullaitivu will be solved expeditiously.” Says the Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.
  14. “Measures will be taken to bring “Lorenzo Putha” vessel and the Fishermen back to Sri Lanka as soon as possible.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  15. “After three years the president has allocated a large amount of money to North, through this year's budget.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  16. “All the necessary assistance will be provided to the local canned fish industry.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  17. “The president has promised me to solve all the issues of the Fishing Community including the fuel issue” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  18. Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda says that the needs of the people of the country should be recognized and engaged in politics.
  19. A special discussion under the chairmanship of Minister Devananda to provide solutions to the livelihood problems of fishermen in Mannar district
  20. "May all the inhabitants of the world have a very happy Thai Pongal day full of prosperity, peace and harmony".
  21. “Import of Canned Fish will be temporarily suspended in order to protect local canned fish industry.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  22. Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda explains to the Ministry officials on the strategic plan required to develop the freshwater fishing industry in 2024.
  23. “A lot of work has to be done in 2024 for the development of the Fishing Community”
  24. “United Nations Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) renders a great service to the Fisheries Sector of Sri Lanka.”Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
  25. “Scientists of NARA can make a great contribution to the well-being of our countrymen and the development of our Fisher Folk.” Says Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda.
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