Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Mahanuwara

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation

Profession: Politician

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Speeches 72 #69 of 225·#31 in party

Attendance 4/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

72 speeches

20 February 2025 AI summary The Minister briefly stated that he would explain the relevant system shortly. Budget Bill 2025 - Second Reading Debate Agriculture Read →
19 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation presented the 2023 Annual Report of the Central Advisory Unit on Engineering Works. He proposed that the report be referred to the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, and the proposal was agreed to. Papers Presented: Annual Reports and Ministry Statements AgricultureParliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Most of the requested data has already been compiled, with only a limited set directly related to Hon. Shritharan’s question still pending. The statement was made to clarify that the outstanding information does not concern all data, but only a specific portion. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary Compensation payments are ongoing, with the member noting that such payments continue to be made at present. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Public Finance Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary K.D. Lal Kantha stated that the relevant work is ongoing and emphasized the need for accurate data collection. He said compensation payments and related activities have not been halted and are continuing. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Public Finance Read →
6 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation stated that additional information and data were required before answering the Member’s question. He requested two weeks to provide a response and said the Ministry would take action to ensure justice for the affected people. Questions Under Standing Order 27(2) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 February 2025 AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation presented the 2022 Annual Report of the National Post-Harvest Management Institute. He moved that the report be referred to the Ministry’s Consultative Committee, and the motion was agreed to. Papers: Tabling of Reports and Orders Agriculture Read →
8 January 2025 AI summary The Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation presented the Department of Irrigation’s Annual Performance Report for 2023. He moved that the report be referred to the relevant committee, and the House agreed. Papers Presented Parliamentary Procedure Read →
17 December 2024 AI summary The Minister presented the 2023 Annual Performance Report of the Department of Animal Production and Health and moved that it be referred to the relevant Committee, which was agreed to. He also presented, under Standing Order 124(6), a report on observations and actions taken concerning matters related to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation as contained in a Committee on Rules and Procedure report, and moved its referral to that Committee, which was also agreed to. Papers: Auditor-General's Report and Reports Tabled Parliamentary ProcedureAgriculture Read →
5 December 2024 AI summary Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha moved that Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha take the Chair. The House agreed to the motion, after which the Deputy Speaker left the Chair and Hon. Sanjeewa Ranasingha assumed it. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Parliamentary Procedure Read →
5 December 2024 AI summary Minister K.D. Lal Kantha thanked voters in Kandy for electing a large National People’s Power representation and outlined district priorities including wild animal damage to crops and flood mitigation in Akurana, stating that compensation, legal crop-protection measures, and a special flood project would be pursued. He linked these issues to the Government’s wider “system change” agenda, citing changes to political culture, state ceremonies, vehicle use, and the need for a more efficient public service. Responding to concerns about reducing state employees, he said some institutions have politically recruited excess staff while others, such as Wildlife Conservation and veterinary services, face shortages, and said staffing issues should be addressed transparently. He also said agricultural and irrigation projects must prioritize farmer benefits, while agencies such as the Paddy Marketing Board would be reoriented to improve farmer livelihoods and consumer outcomes. Debate on Vote on Account for 2025 (continued) Law & OrderAgriculturePublic Finance Read →
4 December 2024 AI summary Hon. K.D. Lal Kantha moved that Hon. (Dr.) Kaushalya Ariyarathne take the Chair during the proceedings. The motion was put to the House and agreed to, after which the Deputy Chairperson left the Chair and Hon. Ariyarathne presided. Debate: Government Policy Statement - Resumed Adjourned Debate Parliamentary Procedure Read →