Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana
2026-03-03
## Summary Hon. (Dr.) Kavinda Heshan Jayawardhana submitted Written Question No. 744/2025 to the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources seeking information on the fishing industry workforce and social protection measures. The question requests the total number of persons currently employed in the fishing sector, and asks the Minister to confirm whether he acknowledges the need for an insurance scheme for fishermen. Additionally, the question seeks details on any proposed pension scheme for fishermen, or an explanation if no such measures are being considered.
Question No. 744/2025 to the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources:
(a) Will he inform this House—
(i) the number of persons currently engaged in the fishing industry in Sri Lanka;
(ii) whether he accepts the need to initiate an insurance scheme for their protection; and
(iii) if so, what measures will be taken to initiate a pension scheme for fishermen?
(b) If not, why?