Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
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Overview
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) in Sri Lanka is the primary government body managing the nation’s fisheries sector, focusing on sustainable development, resource protection, promoting responsible fishing, supporting fisher livelihoods, and regulating fish processing and export, vital for food security and the economy, operating under the Ministry of Fisheries
Founded Year
1947
Ownership Type
Government-Owned / State-Owned Enterprise
Business Model
B2B (Business to Business)
Time Zone
+5.30
Mission
Its mission is to manage fisheries and aquatic resources through new technologies, adhering to national and international laws and treaties for the sustainable development of the fishing industry and the Sri Lankan economy.
Vision
The DFAR envisions providing an optimum contribution to the national economy by strengthening the socio-economic status of fisher communities and maintaining fisheries and aquatic resources sustainably.
Core Values
Managing, regulating, conserving, and sustainably developing fishing activities in line with local and international laws. Improving the socio-economic status of the fisher community. Ensuring the quality of exported fish products meet international standards. Introducing new technology for exploiting fishery resources. Promoting responsible and eco-friendly fishing. Providing efficient, effective, and prompt service with impartiality and transparency.
Company Tagline
Our goal is a tomorrow of prosperity and respect for the fishing community
Head Office Country
Sri Lanka