Licensing Made Simple
Get your aquaculture license in four easy steps through our streamlined digital process
Submit Application
Complete the online application form with required documents and details
Review & Inspection
NAQDA officers review your application and conduct site inspection
Compliance Check
Environmental and regulatory compliance verification by authorities
License Issued
Receive your official aquaculture license and begin operations
NAQDA Service Gateway
Comprehensive aquaculture support, resources, and expertise for Sri Lanka's blue economy
Core Services
Key Metrics (2024)
Specialist Support Centers
Shrimp Aquaculture
- Disease management
- Export certification
- Feed optimization
Sea Cucumber
- Best practices
- Market access
- Quality standards
Fish Farming
- Hatchery support
- Feed technology
- Broodstock management
Mud Crab
- Mangrove integration
- Sustainability
- Export markets
Export Support
- Certifications
- Market linkages
- Documentation
Resources & Downloads
Official forms, guidelines, and documents for aquaculture stakeholders
All Documents
Browse complete document library
Application Forms
License & permit applications
Guidelines
Best practice guidelines
Regulations
Acts, policies & legislation
License Application
License forms & requirements
Annual Reports
Yearly performance reports
Shrimp Manual
Culture & farming guides
Training Center
Professional development courses
Market Intelligence
Indicative retail price ranges — Sources: Selinawamucii.com, CFC.gov.lk (2025)
International Partnerships
Partnering with world-leading organizations to transform Sri Lanka's aquaculture industry
SAARC / SDF
AquaLivelihood Project empowering 11,000+ fish farming families
USD 3.97MICAR-CIFA (India)
Technical training in biofloc, aquaponics & broodstock management
Capacity Building
FAO / ACIAR
Research grants and international standards development
Rs. 6.57M
NARA
Joint marine research at Kusala Bangadeniya Research Centre
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Available in Sinhala, Tamil & English
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Chairman's Message
Building a Sustainable Blue Economy for Sri Lanka
"NAQDA is committed to transforming Sri Lanka's aquaculture sector into a globally competitive, environmentally sustainable industry. Through strategic partnerships, capacity building, and innovation, we are empowering farming communities and driving economic growth across all 25 districts."
National Aquaculture Development AuthorityOffice of the Chairman, BattaramullaLatest News
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Success Stories
Real stories from Sri Lanka's aquaculture community
"The Diyawara Diriya loan scheme helped me expand my shrimp farm from 2 to 8 ponds. NAQDA's technical training made all the difference."
"Through NAQDA's extension services and the AquaLivelihood project, our cooperative now produces quality tilapia fingerlings for the entire district."
"Sri Lanka's ornamental fish exports reached Rs. 7.39 Billion in 2024. NAQDA's breeding centres and quality standards are key to this success."