There are three types of races such as Tamils, Sinhalese and Muslims in coastal area.Most of them are speaking Tamil and rest of them speak Sinhala. Their religions are Hinduism, Roman Catholicism, Islam, non-Roman Catholicism and Buddhism.
Hindusim
- Most of them are following Hinduism. It's being followed more than 3000 years.This is the oldest religion in Sri Lanka.So there are lot of temples.
- There are lot of famous temples such as Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple, Keerimalai Naguleswaram temple, Thondamanaru Selva Sannathi temple,Vallipuram vishunu temple,Nallur Kandaswamy temple.
roman catholicism
- It was spreaded after Portuguese's arrival in 15th Century.
- In Jaffna coast,many fishermen's families follow this Religion since 500 years.
- Most of the people are christian in Gurunagar,passaiyoor,Navanthurai,Kayts and sakkottai.
- there are some famous churches such as St. Mary's Cathedral, passaiyoor St.Antony's church,Gurunagar st.james church,Kayts St.Anthony's Church and Kachchatheevu St.Antony's shrine.
buddhism
- Only a few people are following this religion and all of the Buddhists are Sinhalese.
- There are some famous Buddhist temples such as Nagadeepa Rajamaha Viharaya,Jaffna Naga Vihara, Kadurugoda Purana Vihara.
tourism
Jaffna is an immense potential for tourism an hotel industry . Three types of places such as Historical,Natural and Religious places are available.Historical places such as Vediarasan fort Delft,Hammenhein fort at Kayts and Jaffna fort.
Natural places such as Catty area at velanai,Casurina's Beach Karainagar,and castal areas at Manatkadu.
FISHERIES In jaffna district
The Fisheries Sector is an important sector in Jaffna District and major economic activity and the source of livehood for about 21,056 families.About 6 percentage fish production was contributed to nation from Jaffna District.
fisheries resources In Jaffna........
- Active fisherman-21,755
- Fishing village-108
- Landing Centers-103
- continental self area-3,360 mile
- Fish Bank-02
- Fisherman Cooperative societies-117
- Fisherman Cooperative society union-11
- Fisherman Cooperative societies union federation-01
- Total number of operation craft-6,862
- ice Plant-12
- Processing Plant-01
- Boat Yard-09
- jetty-12
fishing industry in northen provnce before-after war
In the Northern Province fishing was on of the major economic activities in 1970s and Northern Province contributed as much as 40% of total fish catch of the country.However,30 years civil war had an adverse impact on the the fisheries on the Northern province of Sri Lanka.Upon the conclusion of the war,the government has embarked on a very ambitions programme of developing the fisheries is identified as a major livelihood in the programme to rebuild the economy and the livelihoods of fishermen of the area.The government spent Rs 1,800 million for the development of the fisheries industry in northern province since the end of war.The Northern province fish harvest increased to 18% from 6% with allocations and investments.
fish production in jaffna district 1983 to 2014 (in mt)
1983-48,677
1984-23,157
1985-23,775
1986-13,053
1987- 1,981
1988-24,702
1989-25,078
1990-21,369
1991- 1,191
1992- 1,327
1993- 1,514
1994- 3,102
1995-2,263
1996- 1,540
1997-2,762
1998- 2,428
1999- 3,233
2000-2,211
2001- 2,676
2002- 5,311
2003- 22,109
2004-21,303
2005-15,158
2006-13,431
2007- 2,963
2008-2,670
2009-11,978
2010-20,739
2011-24,230
2012-28,395
2013-28,637
dark-site of fishing
- Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters
- some fishermen are using unregistered Fishing Craft.
- some fishermen are engaged in fishing industry without getting licences for fishing operations.
- some fishermen kill fish by using explosives such as Dynamites.
- some fishermen use prohibited equipment .
- some fisherman catch forbidden fish varieties and keeping those Fish varieties with them.
- Transporting drugs by seaway illegally.
- gold smuggling.
The mere arrests and imposing of fines are not sufficient to control these illegal activities.Measures should be taken to introduce correct fishing vessels,equipment and modern technology among Jaffna fishermen.
The Fisheries Department has taken measures to strengthen and legalize the fisheries industry to uplift livelihood and improve methods of catching fish and alternative fishing equipment are given fishermen
fish are imported to colombo
- In 2012, 32400 metric ton fish were exported to colombo according to Ministry of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources annual report
- Net Production of Northsea Ltd was 20.95 metric ton in 2012.
preparation for fishing
Fish importing process
crab import
traditional mathod fishing
dried fish
Dried fish are more popular and consumed by country side dwellers due to lack of fresh fish supplies as a result of lack of proper transportation and marketing facilities.Total dried fish demand of the country is fulfilled through local production and imports.In sri lanka about 70% of local dried fish production of the country from Northern and Eastern provinces.
Dry fish project for women in Jaffna funded by JICA
This project aimed to assist the women (especially women headed families) in fishing communities for getting the regular income through producing high quality and hygienic dried fish,and through marketing their commodities to supermarket and other channels in Colombo and the other part of Sri Lanka.Target 20 women in each market.
basic facilities
Drinking water facilities
one of the major obstacles that they face is the inability to obtain clean water.It's a major problem in jaffna coastal area.
medical facility
waste management
electricity facilities
- electricity is provided by the government in these area.
- 2427 families don't have electricity facility in islands area.
- 1089 families don't have electricity facility in jaffna and karainagar area.
- 4061 families don't have electricity facility in Thenmaradchy area.
- 3554 families don't have electricity facility in Vadamaradchy area.
Home Facilities
- it's run by government.
- most of the people don't heard about it.
- this building was build with the fund of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Sri Lankan Government.
