Colombo, Oct. 21 (Daily Mirror) - Thirty new Fisheries Inspectors were appointed today (October 21) under the patronage of Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ramalingam Chandrasekar, as part of efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s fisheries industry and improve services for fishing communities.
The newly appointed officers will be deployed across the island to address issues faced by fishing communities and improve the efficiency of fisheries production processes.
Speaking at the appointment ceremony, Minister Chandrasekar congratulated the new recruits and expressed confidence that they would bring fresh energy and strength to the industry.
He said the government’s main challenge was to transform the traditional fisheries sector into a modern industry, adding that the responsibility required the collective commitment of all stakeholders.
The Minister also stressed the importance of integrating modern technology into the fishing industry, noting that developing a technology-driven fisheries sector was a key objective of the Ministry.
Addressing the newly appointed inspectors, he said they would become partners in the responsibility of building a modernised fisheries industry equipped with technology.
The event was attended by Secretary to the Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Dr. B. K. Kolitha Kamal Jinadasa, Director General of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Susantha Kahawatta, and other ministry and department officials.