3. The objects of the Scheme shall be
| (a) to provide social security to fishermen during their old age or disability ; |
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| (b) to provide relief to the dependents of fishermen upon the death of such fishermen ; |
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| (c) to encourage fishermen to continue in their occupation ; |
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| (d) to attract young persons to the fishing industry ; and |
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| (e) to inculcate the habit of saving and to promote thrift among the fishermen. |
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Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts