Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar personally inspected the ongoing work to widen the Colombuthurai Landing Site in Jaffna and improve its infrastructure facilities.

The project is being implemented with the aim of further improving the facilities at the landing site, taking into consideration the needs of the fishing community. During the inspection, the Minister obtained detailed information from officials regarding the current progress of the project and the construction activities planned for the future. The project has been allocated an estimated Rs. 205 million.

Officials informed the Minister that although the first phase of the project is nearing completion, the work has been slightly delayed compared to the planned schedule.

Accordingly, taking into consideration the interests and welfare of the fishing community and other stakeholders in the fisheries sector, Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar instructed officials to expedite the remaining work and take all necessary measures to complete the project within the next two months.

The Minister also held detailed discussions with officials on matters relating to the widening of the landing site and the expeditious development of the necessary infrastructure facilities.

The Minister stated that further measures would be taken to modernize the facilities at the Colombo Thurai Landing Site, thereby facilitating the occupational activities of fishermen and further ensuring their safety and convenience.