Boost for fishing industry in North

by Mohammed NAALIR

The Government is determined to boost the fishing industry in the North which was hampered by LTTE terrorism, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ministry sources said.

According to the sources, under a mid-term development drive Rupees 1165 million has been reserved by the Government to boost the fishing industry of the North under the 'Uthuru Wasanthaya' accelerated Northern development drive.

Accordingly, fishing sector development projects have been implemented in Vavuniya, Mannar, Mullaitivu and Kilinochchi Districts under this project.

Moves are under way to set up NARA regional offices in the North. Development projects are under way on the fishing harbours and jetties in the North.

With the intention of promoting the living standards of fresh water fishermen, fresh water fish breeding centres will be started in the North. Centres to breed hatching will also be set up, the sources added.