The introduction and implementation of the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Act, No.02 of 1996 and the Fisheries (Regulation of Foreign Boats) Act, No. 59 of 1979 in accordance with current trends and international laws and conventions

Strengthen the legal fremework to control unauthorized fishing by foreign vessels

The creation of an enabling environment to attract investment from foreign and local business community for the development of
fisheries sector

The active coordination with related institutions in introducing
new technology for the development of the fishing industry

Establish an IT-based extension service in support of local and foreign funded projects and community development programmes and disseminate the results of scientific studies and researches to the fishing community

Promoting the participation of the fisher community in the planning and management of fisheries resource development programmes and projects in collaboration with government, non-government and community organizations giving emphasis to the "Thotupola organizations"

Strengthen the necessary institutional arrangements for improving infrastructure services and provision of training for minimizing post-harvest losses and upgrading the quality and standards of locally marketed as well as exported fishery products

Provide necessary incentives to obtain total commitment and support of fisher women and men for uplifting the social and economic status of fisher households

Enhance the Monitoring Controlling Surveillance with Vessel Monitoring System to ensure the Compliance the Local and international legal requirments.

Fishery income is improved through the introduction of suitable post-harvest technology.