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Feb 09, Colombo: Fishing industry in Sri Lanka's North has seen a marked increase in fish production after the government lifted all fishing restrictions, says the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
With the lifting of fishing restrictions following the conclusion of the war in May fishing communities have resumed their traditional livelihoods with greater freedom and freer access to fishing grounds.
The Fisheries Ministry has taken steps to transport the excess catch to Colombo to compete with the market in the city areas. The Ministry expects to set up Jaffna Fish Stalls in Colombo and suburbs and the Ministry will provide several insulated trucks to transport the fish harvest from North to the Capital.
Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Felix Perera, who recently toured the North to meet the fishing community to discuss outstanding issues faced by fishermen says his Ministry has planned two-year development project in the North at a cost of Rs. 1.70 billion to provide extended facilities to the fishing community.
Meanwhile the government plans to set up fresh fish outlets and pharmacies Lak Sathosa and Coop City outlets, according a decision taken at a discussion chaired by the Treasury Secretary.
Currently there are 363 Coop City outlets in addition to Lak Sathosa outlets. These outlets provide consumer goods at concessionary prices.
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