COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Department of Fisheries says that steps have been taken to introduce a pension scheme for the fishing community.

The Director General of the Fisheries Department Susantha Kahawatta pointed out that the pension system will be implemented through the Agricultural & Agrarian Insurance Board.

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