INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has devised a planned program to address the issues faced
observed in all sectors of the country since President Wickremesinghe assumed office
objective is to enhance the fishing industry and make necessary amendments to existing laws that align with future requirements, the PMD
said.Douglas Devananda also added that the laws pertaining to the fishing sector are outdated
Following that, it will be submitted to the parliament for approval, according to the PMD.Addressing the issue of Indian fishermen engaging
in illegal fishing activities within Sri Lankan waters, the Minister expressed concern over the adverse impact on the marine resources and
projects on approximately 5,000 acres
Currently, projects related to water resources have been executed in an area spanning around 1,500 acres
A substantial number of investors have shown interest in participating, and efforts have been made to involve underprivileged individuals in
these projects to uplift their living standards.Furthermore, the President has addressed not only domestic but also international forums
regarding the resolution of issues faced by the Tamil community and the need for reconciliation
While proposals for addressing the issues of the Tamil people are already outlined in the Constitution, the 13th Amendment provides an
having already provided solutions to many existing challenges
Efforts are presently underway to resolve land disputes affecting the Tamil community, and steps have been taken to release individuals who
issues, cautioning against engaging in actions solely driven by political motives, as they hinder the prospects of resolving problems faced
by the Tamil community, according to the PMD.Regarding the Express Pearl incident, he said that compensation has been provided to 15,032
fishermen directly affected by this disaster and 4,882 fishermen who have been indirectly affected
3,068 million has been allocated for this purpose in four phases
He added that compensation has already been disbursed based on information gathered from the Kalutara, Colombo, and Gampaha districts.The
Ministry urges any additional affected individuals to come forward and provide their relevant information to the authorities, the PMD
