Departments and Statutory Institutions

Subjects and Functions

 

General Information

 

Minister:

Hon. Felix Perera, MP

Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

Tel: 94-11-2446188

Fax: 94-11-2446187

 

 

   

Deputy Minister:

Hon. Naomal Perera

Deputy Minister of Fisheries

Tel: 94-11-2328899

Fax: 94-11-2395476

 

 

 
   

Ministry Office:

Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

New Secretariat, Maligawatta

Colombo 10

Tel: 94-11-2446183-4

 

   

Secretary:

Mr. G Piyasena

Tel: 94-11-2327060, 5624596

 

 

 

Departments and Statutory Institutions

  • Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

  • Ceylon Fisheries Corporation

  • Ceylon Fishery Harbours Corporation

  • National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency

  • Cey-Nor Foundation Ltd.

  • National Aquaculture Development Authority

  • National Institute of Fisheries and Nautical Engineering

  • Department of Coast Conservation

 

Subjects and Functions

  • Implementation of policies, plans and programmes in respect of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources

  • Monitoring, controlling and surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone

  • Rescue operations and administration of Coast Guard Service

  • Development and Management of the marine, brackish water and fresh water fisheries

  • Provision of development assistance for fishing

  • Management and/or operation of state owned fishing crafts

  • Development and Management of fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone

  • Fishing rights and the resolution of fishing conflicts

  • Implementation of programmes to improve product quality

  • Fisheries Research and Development

  • Development of living and non-living national aquatic resources

  • Establishment, maintenance and management of Fishery Harbours and anchorages

  • Establishment and Operation of ice plants, cold rooms and other infrastructure facilities required for the fishing industry

  • Distribution and marketing of fish and fish products

  • Manufacture, importation and distribution of fishing crafts and fishing gear

  • Development and Management of aquaculture including sea farming

  • Training of fishermen and extension work among fishermen

  • Middle level skill development for the fishing industry

  • Coast Conservation and protection

  • Management of coastal reserves

  • Administration of related Acts and Regulations

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

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