Sri Lanka, Nov. 2 -- The Ministry of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources will introduce a contributory pension scheme for fishermen from November 21.

Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources T. G. Rathna Gamage said yesterday that the scheme will be launched during the Aqua Planet 2025 Sri Lanka exhibition at the Lotus Tower premises in Colombo from November 21 to 23.

"We are introducing it on November 21, which coincides with International Fisheries Day," he said.

The Aqua Planet 2025 Sri Lanka exhibition is organised by the Ministry, with the support of the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA).

The event aims to revitalise Sri Lanka's fisheries and aquaculture sectors and showcase the nation's rich ...