Jaffna Fish Production Increases with the Lifting of All Restrictions in the North

11th February 2010, www.news.lk

The fishing industry in the North has seen a marked increase in fish production. This follows the lifting of all fishing restrictions by the Government and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has planned a two-year development project in the North at a cost of 1.7
Billion rupees to provide extended facilities to the fishing community, Media Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Jayantha Senanayeka told www.news.lk.

He pointed out that, the Ministry has adopted measures to transport the excess yield to Colombo to compete with the market in the city areas and fishing communities have resumed their traditional livelihoods with greater freedom and freer access to fishing grounds with the elimination of terrorism.

He stated that the Ministry expects to set up Jaffna Fish Stalls in Colombo and suburbs. It will provide several insulated trucks to transport the fish harvest from North to the capital.Meanwhile the Government plans to set up fresh fish outlets at Lak Sathosa and Coop City outlets.