This project aimed to introduce seaweed farming as a sustainable livelihood option for fishing communities in Jaffna. The project focused on establishing commercially viable seaweed farms by promoting seaweed farming as a sustainable alternative to traditional fishing

NAQDA facilitated with the Ministry of Fisheries to grant operation licenses and monitor the project activities whereas the relevant Divisional Secretariat and Department of Land Commissioner General provide state land on a lease basis under the land Development ordinance with the concurrence of the Department of Forest. 

The following primary activities are expected to be carried out in phases 

1. Departmental and Community Consultation
2. Demarcate the potential water portion and Aquaculture Cluster Formation  
3. Get a lease from the Department of Commissioner General of Land 
4. Obtain approvals for project implementation
5. Design the project 
6. Establish culture facilities and Commence the Aquaculture operations 
7. Posta harvest and marketing planning