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Sitting of Friday, 23 May 2025

10th Parliament· 12 debates· 177 speeches· 55 speakers

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  4. 4 Oral question Oral Question 1: Crop Damage and Compensation (Q.72/2024) 7 speeches
    • Mr. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide details on crop damage caused by adverse weather in November 2024, including total affected land area, breakdown by paddy, maize and other crops, and the estimated financial loss. He also requested information on compensation paid by crop category, the extent of damaged cultivated land still awaiting compensation, and the reasons for any non-payment.

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    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne - Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock JJB

      AI summary Responding for the Minister, Namal Karunaratne stated that 74,176 acres of crops were damaged, with paddy accounting for 90 per cent and other crops 10 per cent. He said Rs. 1,000 million was allocated for compensation, of which Rs. 952 million had been paid in the same 90:10 ratio, and that all recommended compensation for crop damage caused by the November 2024 floods had been fully paid.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Dayasiri Jayasekara asked for clarification on the outstanding portion of compensation payments after the Deputy Minister stated that Rs. 952 million of Rs. 1,000 million had been paid. Referring to cases in the Kurunegala District, he said some payments, appeals, and inspections were still pending and asked what procedure would be followed to address these remaining claims.

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    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB

      AI summary Hon. Namal Karunaratne stated that pending compensation for the previous Yala season was settled after the Ministry assumed responsibility, and that payments for damage during the 2024/25 Maha season in November have also largely been completed. He said about Rs. 8 million remains unpaid due to incomplete farmer data and technical issues, and that the remaining cases are being verified before settlement.

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    • The Hon. Dayasiri Jayasekara, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Raised concerns over delayed fertilizer cash grant payments even months after harvest in some areas, requesting the Deputy Minister’s attention. He also highlighted a severe shortage and price increase of seed paddy for the Yala season, citing unavailability at the Nikaweratiya Seed Production Centre and purchases from Polonnaruwa at about Rs. 5,500 per bushel, and asked what steps the Government would take to address the issue.

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    • The Hon. Namal Karunaratne JJB

      AI summary Namal Karunaratne stated that the Rs. 50,000 fertilizer assistance per two hectares is being released and may be used for cultivation-related activities, including land preparation, harvesting, fertilizer, and agrochemicals. He said the Government is addressing the seed paddy shortage by purchasing certified seed from the private sector and using stocks from state farms. He also reported that compensation for initial Maha season damages has mostly been paid, and compensation for later January-February damages will be fully paid within the next month.

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