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Sitting of Friday, 20 February 2026

10th Parliament· 14 debates· 213 speeches· 51 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Questions on Tourism, Agriculture and Deferred Question (Q.883/2025) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa stated that tourism development is being pursued islandwide rather than limited to a few regions, and confirmed that a programme is in place. He listed numerous identified tourism sites in the Puttalam District, including Kalpitiya, Chilaw, Wilpattu, Anawilundawa, Munneswaram, beaches, religious and archaeological sites, and nature-based attractions. He outlined ongoing and planned measures, including the North Western Province Tourism Master Plan, beach park and road infrastructure projects, sanitation facilities, lifeguard and guide training, the “Discover Kalpitiya” website, and proposed ADB-supported and environmental tourism zone developments.

      InfrastructureForeign Affairs Full speech →
    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka (on behalf of the Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha) SJB

      AI summary Asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation to provide annual data from 2015 to the present on the percentage of employment in Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector. He also sought reasons for any decline in agricultural employment and asked whether programmes have been formulated to attract youth to the sector, requesting details if such programmes exist or reasons if they do not.

      EmploymentAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa provided data showing agricultural employment declined from 28.7% in 2015 to 26.0% in 2024, while services employment rose to 48.5%, attributing the shift to expanded industry and services opportunities, higher education, and instability in agriculture. He said the Government is implementing the “Dawn of Revival” food crop promotion programme under the “A Prosperous Country – A Beautiful Life” policy framework, covering rice production, seed security, mechanization, soil nutrient management, protected-house cultivation, value addition and selected food crops. He also cited a Rs. 750 million 2026 credit line for youth entrepreneurs and Department of Agriculture programmes through youth farmer organizations, school clubs, training, technology promotion and market linkage initiatives to attract young people to agriculture.

      EmploymentAgriculture Full speech →
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka SJB

      AI summary Gayantha Karunathilleka stated that he was raising a question on behalf of Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah. No substantive details of the question or related policy matter were provided in the excerpt.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, a request was made for two weeks to provide the answer to the question. The question was ordered to stand down.

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