Sri Lanka, Feb. 26 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, has introduced a new insurance scheme for fishermen engaged in diving activities.

The introduction of an insurance scheme for divers had been a long-standing request by divers' associations and fishermen involved in diving-related activities.

Accordingly, measures have now been taken to implement this specialized insurance scheme for divers.

The scheme has been launched in line with the government's policy vision, "A Prosperous Country - A Beautiful Life," giving priority to managing the life risks faced by divers.

Under the scheme, a compensation of Rs. 1.2 million will be paid to the benef...