HIERARCHY

The Department of Fisheries is governed by the Minister for Fisheries. The Chief Executive, responsible for Fisheries in the Government is the Secretary to the Government (Fisheries). The Department of Fisheries headed by the Director of Fisheries has four Joint Directors. They have the responsibilities of the south zone, central zone, north zone and National Institute for Fisheries Administration & Management respectively. In each of the above-mentioned zones, there are Deputy Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Assistant Directors and Assistant Registrars.

Main Organisational Set-up of the Fisheries Department