Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development State Minister Dilip Wedaarachchi said fish breeding will be a self-employment under the Gamperaliya Programme.
He was addressing a meeting at Tangalle.
The State Minister said he has told National Aquaculture Development Authority Chairman Nuwan Prasanna Madawanarachchi to implement the programme fast.
The State Minister said Rs. 200 million was allocated to increase the fish breeding capacity and Rs.50.74 million was spent till June on the programme.
He said housewives can also join the venture and earn an additional income.