Chinese government begins Phase 2 of the kerosene distribution project in Sri Lanka in October 2023

Funder	Unspecified Chinese Government Institution
Recipient Organization	Government of Sri Lanka
Country	Sri Lanka
Start Date	Oct 12, 2023
End Date	Aug 07, 2026
Duration	1,030 days
Number of Grantees	1
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	AidData Chinese Aid
Grant ID	`107969`

Grant Description

On October 12, 2023, the Chinese government, in collaboration with the Fisheries State Minister Piyal Nishantha, began Phase 2 of a program providing free kerosene to one-day fishing vessels in Sri Lanka at the Beruwala fishing harbor.

The initiative aims to support approximately 28,000 fishermen nationwide, with each receiving 153 liters of kerosene, including more than 450 one-day fishing vessels in the Kalutara District. Phase 2 will approximately distribute 4.25 million liters of kerosene. The program was launched to ease the burden of high fuel costs on local fishermen.

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28,000 fishermen get free kerosene from China
Free kerosene for fishermen
Distribution of Kerosene provided by the Chinese Government to the fishermen is commenced. Chinese Ambassador states that the nets, boats, and financial aid to build houses will be provided to Fishermen. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.