Senior officials from the Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Ocean Resources held key discussions today with the Th. Kandoodhoo Island Council on expanding mariculture and further developing the island's agricultural sector.
The meeting, held at the Ministry, was attended by the constituency's Member of Parliament, Ali Ashraq, and members of the Kandoodhoo Council. The session was co-chaired by State Minister Aminath Hussein Shareef and State Minister Muthalib, alongside other senior officials from the Ministry.
Discussions centered primarily on identifying opportunities to promote mariculture in Kandoodhoo and implementing measures to boost local agricultural production. During the meeting, the council shared key challenges and concerns currently faced by the island’s farmers.
Ministry officials briefed the council on ongoing government initiatives aimed at finding sustainable solutions to challenges facing local fishermen and farmers. Additionally, the Ministry highlighted emerging opportunities in both the mariculture and agriculture sectors for local communities.
