Fish is the cheapest and healthiest animal protein

Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

The Ministry

 

Vision

Sri Lanka becomes a leader in the South Asian Region in sustainable utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources.

Mission

Directing the utilization of fisheries and aquatic resources for the benefit of the current and future generations.

Policy Objectives

  • To improve nutritional status and food security of the people by increasing the national fish production
  • To minimize post-harvest losses and improve quality and safety of fish products to acceptable standards
  • To increase employment opportunities in fisheries and related industries and improve the socio-economic status of the fisher community
  • To increase foreign exchange earning from fish product exports
  • To conserve the aquatic environment
 
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Census of Fishing Boats 2006/2007

 

 

 
 
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