The Hon. Bimal Rathnayake

Jathika Jana balawegaya· National List· 22 August 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions (Second Round and Standing Order 27(2) Questions)

Land & Housing

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On behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, Bimal Rathnayake tabled an answer on the “Urumaya” Programme, stating that it began in 2024 and was reviewed by an expert committee appointed under a Cabinet decision of 24 February 2025. The committee’s recommendations were submitted to Cabinet on 11 July 2025 and approved on 21 July 2025, after which the programme will continue as a regular initiative rather than an emergency measure. The answer also noted that about 3,800 prepared free grant deeds are being readied for issue, and further information may be obtained from Divisional Secretaries or the Land Commissioner General.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, on behalf of the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation, I table the answer.

¶ 02 Answer tabled:

¶ 03 (a) (i) No. The “Urumaya” Programme commenced in 2024. A committee of experts reviewed it and submitted a report to the Cabinet; approval has been granted and further action is to proceed accordingly. (ii) As per the Cabinet decision of 24.02.2025, an expert committee was appointed to review the Programme and make recommendations on its continuation. The report with recommendations was submitted to Cabinet via a Cabinet Memorandum on 11.07.2025 and approved on 21.07.2025. Action will proceed accordingly. Approximately 3,800 prepared free grant deeds at the Land Commissioner General’s Department are being readied for issuance to beneficiaries. (iii) Based on Cabinet approval, the Programme will proceed as a regular programme, not as an emergency initiative. (iv) Information can be obtained from the relevant Divisional Secretaries and from the Land Commissioner General.

¶ 04 (b) Not applicable.

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 22 August 2025 ·No. 1756894696039492 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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