The Hon. Sajith Premadasa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya· Colombo· 12 March 2025 ·Debate: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation

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Sajith Premadasa questioned the Deputy Minister on whether the increased Rs. 25,000 fertilizer subsidy had been provided to farmers on time. He stated that some farmers had received only Rs. 15,000 or Rs. 10,000 and alleged that the distribution had not yet been completed.

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¶ 01 Please grant me a minute, Hon. Chairman.

¶ 02 Hon. Deputy Minister, did you provide the increased Rs. 25,000 fertilizer subsidy on time? Some farmers received only Rs. 15,000, others Rs. 10,000. You still have not completed the task.

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