Responding to queries raised in Parliament regarding the existence of a fish locating mobile application, Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Rathna Gamage announced that the digital platform is fully operational and actively utilized by approximately 100,000 fishermen.
Addressing the House, Deputy Minister Gamage stated that the application relies on a database compiled from information covering a two to three day period.
To further enhance and optimize the system, he noted that authorities have held discussions in recent days with foreign companies and private telecommunication providers.
Confirming the government’s financial commitment, the Deputy Minister stated that Rs. 1 billion from ministry funds has been allocated to further develop and upgrade the platform. (Newswire)