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The Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Anuradhapura· 17 December 2024 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Ungazetted Livestock Grasslands in Batticaloa District (Q.64/2024)

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Hon. (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe said he could not yet provide a definitive answer on compensation, describing the matter as complex, long-standing and sensitive. He stated that the Ministry is working toward sustainable solutions for cattle-rearing and grassland issues, not only in Batticaloa but also in areas such as Hambantota and Anuradhapura, within the Government’s broader policy goal of a production economy with support for the livestock sector.

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¶ 01 Mr. Speaker, the Hon. Member asked about compensation. I cannot give a definitive answer right now. As I said, this is a complex, long-standing and sensitive matter. As a Ministry, we are working on it.

¶ 02 Our policy goal is a production economy, with special attention and responsibility to the livestock sector, ensuring facilities. This issue is not limited to Batticaloa; it exists in many places—Hambantota, Anuradhapura, etc.—regarding cattle-rearing and grasslands. We are working with multiple institutions to deliver sustainable solutions.

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Hansard, Tuesday, 17 December 2024 ·No. 1734685396083959 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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