{"id":818,"date":"2026-04-08T06:38:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/124.43.146.194\/?p=818"},"modified":"2026-06-22T04:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T04:38:10","slug":"new-insurance-scheme-covering-professional-risks-of-fishing-divers-launched-in-kalpitiya-under-the-patronage-of-deputy-minister-ratna-gamage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/?p=818","title":{"rendered":"New insurance scheme covering professional risks of fishing divers: Launched in Kalpitiya under the patronage of Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"818\" class=\"elementor elementor-818\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f817a86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f817a86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d70da3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d70da3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New insurance scheme covering professional risks of fishing divers: Launched in Kalpitiya under the patronage of Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"e-image-base \" data-interaction-id=\"c282831\" id=\"821\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_22.49.43_1.jpeg\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_22.49.43_1.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_22.49.43_1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_22.49.43_1-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_22.49.43_1-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.fisheries.gov.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-04-08_at_22.49.43_1-1536x864.jpeg 1536w\" alt=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d077bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3d077bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new insurance scheme aimed at covering the professional risks faced by fishing divers was recently launched in Kalpitiya (07) under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Rathna Gamage.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative is in line with the government\u2019s policy of &#8220;A Rich Country &#8211; A Beautiful Life&#8221; and seeks to provide financial security and protection to those engaged in this high-risk occupation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The insurance scheme has been introduced by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation. Its primary objective is to offer relief to divers in the event of occupational hazards and ensure economic stability for their families during unforeseen incidents.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inaugural event was held at the Sea Green Hotel premises in Kurinnampitiya, Kalpitiya, with the participation of Puttalam District Parliamentarian Ajith Gihan and Gampaha District Parliamentarian Stephanie Fernando.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the gathering, Deputy Minister Ratna Gamage highlighted that ensuring the safety and welfare of fishing divers\u2014who have long lacked adequate insurance coverage\u2014is a key responsibility of the government. 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