Established under Act No. 53 of 1998, NAQDA supports aquaculture operators, community groups, and investors through licensing, extension services, training, fish seed support, technical guidance, and market facilitation.
NAQDA coordinates licensing, farm and hatchery guidance, training, fish seed production support, diagnostic assistance, and market-facing services to help regulated aquaculture and inland fisheries activities grow responsibly.
Established under Act No. 53 of 1998 and operating within Sri Lanka's national fisheries administration framework.
Regional offices and extension teams guide operators on applications, compliance, technical needs, and service referrals.
Services emphasize biosecurity, environmental safeguards, water quality management, and long-term sector resilience.
NAQDA helps operators navigate licensing, site suitability reviews, supporting documents, renewals, and follow-up compliance requirements for farms, hatcheries, and related aquaculture activities.
Explore NAQDA services for freshwater, brackish water, marine, and inland fisheries stakeholders.
Guidance on aquaculture management licences, registrations, renewals, and supporting documentation for regulated activities.
Practical programmes delivered through NIFATI Kalawewa, Rambodagalla, and regional training activities for farmers, youth groups, and officers.
NAQDA's centre network supports broodstock management, hatchery services, fish seed supply, water quality checks, and disease-related technical assistance.
NAQDA connects eligible operators and community groups with public support schemes, livelihood programmes, and application guidance for aquaculture-related investments.
Support for producer groups and enterprises seeking stronger market access, documentation readiness, and trade connections.
NAQDA works with research institutions and sector partners to improve hatcheries, diagnostics, culture systems, and technology adoption.
NAQDA guides operators, cooperatives, and investors from first inquiry through licensing, training, and ongoing technical follow-up.
Regional teams discuss the proposed activity, location, water source, and operational readiness before formal submission.
Applicants are guided through forms, supporting documents, licence requirements, and any linked clearances needed for approval.
Relevant centres and officers connect operators with training, hatchery or seed support, manuals, and startup technical advice.
After setup, producers can access extension visits, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and market-readiness guidance.
Connect with NAQDA through regional offices, the contact page, or the service hotline to begin licensing, training, technical support, or market-readiness guidance.