On instructions given by the His Excellency the President Hon. Mahinda Rajapaksa at the progress interview meeting held on 13 June 2006 on the subject of development of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, NAQDA launched a special programme to establish ‘ Visithuru Mathsya Waga Sansadaya.on at the national schools level in order to popularize ornamental fish farming of among school children. Under this progrmme, students will learn ‘farming ornamental fish, how to construct and maintain an indoor show tank for ornamental fish' etc. The first meeting was held at the Harischandra School , Negambo on 13th of October, 2006. Students and Teachers responded well at this Forum. The program will be extended to other Districts too. NAQDA expects to promote the local market for ornamental fish through this progrmme.

Bingiriya Maha Vidiyalaya, Bingiriya