President Dissanayake directs plans to curb 40% post-harvest fish losses
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Sri Lanka loses approximately 40% of its annual fish production of nearly 400,000 metric tonnes to post-harvest wastage, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said at a 2027 Budget review meeting on 27 October.
He instructed officials to prepare plans to reduce these losses and transform fisheries into a commercially viable industry, while boosting fishermen's incomes and ensuring affordable prices for consumers.
The meeting covered introducing modern deep-sea vessels, attracting private investment, developing green ports, and reviewing operations at the Ceylon Fisheries Corporation and the Peliyagoda Central Fish Market.
Dissanayake also directed the Finance Ministry to establish sector-specific loan criteria, and told officials to work with the Mahaweli Authority to resolve land issues affecting freshwater fisheries.
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How the story developed
- EPresident Dissanayake announced tax breaks and construction grants to expand rural telecommunications infrastructure.
- EPresident Dissanayake announced plans to reduce state land allocation delays for key national projects.
- සිMinister Jayatissa announced salary increments for government employees and tax relief starting in January.
- EThe Fisheries Ministry identified poor cold chains and handling as causes for fish quality degradation.
