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Eight projects to improve living conditions of fishermen by Elmo Leonard Eight projects to improve the livelihoods of the fishing community in all parts of Sri Lanka, with emphasis on tsunami affected areas amounting to $22.7 million was approved last week. A consensus to this effect was reached by the Fisheries Ministry and the FAO, Director General of the Department of Fisheries, G. Piyasena said. The first project with a $1.9 million investment covers the repair of boats and engines, replacement of day and multiday boats and the issue of fishing gear, for the whole island, funded by Belgium. Under the second project, boats damaged by the tsunami in the Hambantota district will be repaired with funds amounting to $130,000, from Germany. The third scheme encompasses the repair and replacement of fishing craft; repair of engines; replacement of 31 tonne boats and designs for multiday boats, in all parts of the island. The fourth project covers the repair of boats, replacement of craft, issue of fishing gear, training and support for boat designs, in Trincomalee, Matara, Galle and Hambantota, amounting to $3.8 million, funded by Italy. The fifth project with an investment of $5.6 million, also funded by Italy for Batticaloa, Ampara and Hambantota is to replace craft and engines, aquaculture development and the advancement of small fishing harbours and landing sites and integrated coastal management. Of the three other projects, one is funded by Norway amounting to $3.0 million for similar work and for the replacement of 31 tonne multiday boats. The seventh project funded by the European Union $5.0 million will largely cover seed and planting materials for coconut and vegetable cultivation and its training in Kilinochchi, Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Ampara. |
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