The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi· Vanni· 21 May 2026 ·Debate: Main Business: Debate on Regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Appropriation Act Resolutions

Agriculture

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Urged the Minister of Agriculture to address the Kiri Samba shortage and prevent price spikes by strengthening Paddy Marketing Board procurement. He also called for maximizing the use of locally procured paddy in market supply through the PMB and the Marketing Board.

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¶ 01 Please give me one more minute, Madam.

¶ 02 If your intention is merely to dampen the shortage of Kiri Samba and prevent sharp price spikes, then simultaneously ensure robust PMB procurement and maximize the use of local paddy in market supply through the PMB and the Marketing Board. I urge the Hon. Minister of Agriculture accordingly. Thank you.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 21 May 2026 ·No. 23621 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. Thurairasa Ravikaran. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 21 May 2026. No. 23621. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/7391