National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka (NAQDA) - Battaramulla

Our mandate is to:

• Develop aquaculture and aquaculture operations, with a view to increase fish production and fish consumption in the country

• Promote the creation of employment opportunities through the development of inland and coastal aquaculture

• Promote the farming of high valued fish species including ornamental fish for export

• Facilitate optimum utilization of aquatic resources through eco- friendly aquaculture practices

• Promote and establish small, medium and large scale private sector investments in aquaculture

• Conserve and rehabilitate aquatic resources devastated by poor aquaculture practices