Dutch aid for fishing sector

The Royal Netherlands Government will grant Rs. 60.25 million to the Sri Lankan Government to rehabilitate the fisheries industries and resources devastated by the tsunami. The aid will be utilised to rehabilitate the fishing trawler building industry in tsunami affected regions.

According the Fisheries and Water Resources Ministry, the funds under the aid scheme will enable the building of the boat structures while bank loans will be provided to purchase outboard engines and fishing gear. The project is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.