Fishing gear worth over Rs. 10 m for Ampara fishermen

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Fishing gear worth more than Rs. 10 million has been distributed to inland fishermen in Ampara.

Minister Daya Gamage was the Chief Guest at the occasion at the District Aquaculture Project Office on Saturday.

One hundred and twenty-five boats, 750 nets and over 2.8 million prawns for breeding were given to 125 fishermen.

Deputy Minister Dr. Anoma Gamage, regional political representatives, state officials and inland fishermen also participated in the event.

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