The Fisheries Ministry commenced six new projects in Galle for which over Rs 30 million was spent, reports DailyNews.
The minister said arrangements are in place to grant special training to fishermen islandwide to get involved in fishing activities using modern equipment and technology.
"President Mahinda Rajapaksa has paid vital attention to the development of the fisheries sector in the Mahinda Chinthana future vision. The fishing community has a very important role to play in the country's development process," Dr Senaratne told DailyNews.
