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Japan funds three projects to the tune of over Rs 3 b
Japan has granted JPY 200 million (approximately Rs. 416 million) for a project meant for the protection of fishermen in the Northern and Eastern provinces, JPY 404 million (approximately Rs. 842 million) for women’s support project in the Northern province, and JPY 1 billion (approximately Rs. 2 billion) to improve the capacity to respond to maritime oil spills along the coastal regions.
The Exchange of Notes on the Japanese Grant Aid for three projects were signed by Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki and Finance Secretary. Mahinda Siriwardana on Monday (18)
The following is the text of the statement issued by the Japanese Embassy:
(1) Support for Safety of Fishermen in Northern and Eastern Province
Through the Ministry of Fisheries, equipment related to fishermen’s protection will be provided to the North and Eastern provinces. The provision of Japanese-made emergency boat and rescue boat aims to improve the capacity to respond to maritime accidents and enhance the protection and survival rates of fishermen in the North and Eastern provinces. Additionally, this support aims to promote fisheries development by improving the safety of fishing environments.
(2) Support for Women in the Northern Province
Equipment related to women’s support, including maternal and child health equipment through the Northern Provincial Health Department, and industrial sewing machines for vocational training through the Ministry of Education, will be provided to enhance women’s livelihoods through maternal and child health and capacity development of women in the North Province. This assistance is expected to contribute to the protection and economic empowerment of women.
(3) Support for Improving Oil Spill Response & Management Capacity of SLCG
Equipment related to oil spill response (vessels for oil boom, oil recovery sets, etc.) will be provided to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to enhance the capacity to respond to maritime oil spills along the coastal regions. This support aims to enable prompt response to oil spill accidents, prevent the spread of damage, and protect the marine environment.”