UNDP hands over pearl culture project to Thulhaidhoo community
03 Jan 2011, 9:03 PM
Ahmed Nazeer
A joint venture to develop pearl culture in Thulhaidhoo, Baa Atoll, established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture has been handed over to the island’s co-operative society.
The pearl culture project was first launched in 2008 after Thulhaidhoo’s islanders began expressing interest in the developments and the possible commercial opportunities available through such a scheme.
Dr Aiminath Jameel, acting Minister for Fisheries and Agriculture, joined senior officials of the UNDP in a special ceremony to hand over the project to local islanders.
During the ceremony, certificates were awarded to islanders who had completed training workshops concerning pearl culture management.
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