The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe
The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe stated that the Maha 2024/25 harvest is estimated to be about 200,000 metric tons below expectations and that the matter has been referred to the Food Security Committee to maintain uninterrupted market availability of rice. He said around 65% of stocks comprise Nadu, Samba, Keeri Samba and Red Rice, and noted that while other varieties have adequate verified stocks, the Government may import the required quantity of Keeri Samba if a shortfall arises.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 As you and all of us discussed, the Maha 2024/25 harvest is about 200,000 MT below expectation. We have referred this to the Food Security Committee to ensure uninterrupted availability of rice varieties in the market. About 65% comprises Nadu, Samba, Keeri Samba and Red Rice. We will ensure supply without shortages. With talk of a Keeri Samba shortfall, we have decided to import a required quantity if needed. Other varieties show no shortages; institutions confirm adequate stocks. CAA has verified.
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Cite as: The Hon. Wasantha Samarasinghe. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 8 May 2025. No. 1748426168056758. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/21866