UNOPS funds anchorages

Shirley WIJESINGHE

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide funds for the construction of three anchorages and facilities for fish unloading centers has been signed between United Nations Office Services (UNOPS) and the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Ministry on Tuesday.

The occasion was held at the Ministry with the participation of UNOPS Working Director and Sri Lanka Representative and Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Minister Felix Perera and the officials of both parties.

The Government hopes to implement this project in line with the other projects such as development of humanity, economy and social standards and empowering the life of the fishing community, formulated for the fishing communities of tsunami affected areas.

According to the MoU, the main task of the project is to finalize what has already been initiated through the funds provided by the International Agricultural Fund for post tsunami coastal rehabilitation and coastal resources development and post-tsunami livelihood development projects. The development activities are set to take place in Kalutara, Galle, Matara, Hambantota, Trincomalee, Ampara and Batticaloa districts.