Fisheries Ministry commences work on auspicious time

Observing of the auspicious time to begin work after the New Year for the Ministry of Fisheries was held yesterday at the auditorium of the Ministry of Fisheries under the patronage of Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda and Minister of State Kanchana Wijesekera.

Minister Devanandaaddressed the officials of the Ministry conveying his heartiest wishes for the New Year. He said that the staff of the Ministry played a significant role in resolving all the serious problems faced by the fishing community during the pandemic. The Minister said that he wished that the staff, including the Secretary, would have the selfconfidence, and blessings to overcome all obstacles as The Ministry of Fisheries should make a significant contribution to the development of the national economy in the country during this year as well. Addressing the gathering State Minister of Fisheries Kanchana Wijesekera said that under the leadership of Mr. Devananda, a tremendous service was being rendered to the fishing community in this

The Minister said that he wished that the staff, including the Secretary, would have the self-confidence, and blessings to overcome all obstacles as The Ministry of Fisheries should make a significant contribution to the development of the national economy in the country during this year as well

country by the Ministry and its institutions.

He also wished a very Happy New Year to all the officials including the Secretary to the Ministry and the Secretary to the Ministry of State for rendering exemplary service to the fishing community and commencing work of the Ministry upholding the traditions of the country at the auspicious time.