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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Gampaha District Leaders of action week reveals work plan to media





Gampaha District organizers of action week program (Sri Vimukthi Fisher women organisation and Negombo lagoon Fisheries Organization) convene a media briefing on week of action for food sovereignty. 
During the briefing, reviled the work schedule and issues of Negombo lagoon and lagoon fishers facing due to several kind of causes.
Development of tourism making a threat to the lagoon environment hence to fisheries, said the Marcus Fernando, a fisher leader and coordinator of lagoon fisheries organization. and Mr. Aruna made some proposals to regain the production increased in the lagoon as good old days. 
Ms. Subashini, Mrs, Sriyani fernando, a fisher women and activist also participated to the media briefing.    
  
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