Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka
2026-02-20
The Hon. Gayantha Karunathilleka, on behalf of the Hon. Nalin Bandara Jayamaha, directed a written question to the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation seeking detailed information on agricultural sector employment trends in Sri Lanka from 2015 to the present. The question requests year-by-year employment percentage figures, explanations for any decline observed during that period, and details of any government programmes specifically designed to attract youth into the agricultural sector. The question invites the Minister to explain if no such programme exists.
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation:
(a) Will he inform this House -
(i) the percentage of employment in the agricultural sector in Sri Lanka from 2015 up to now, separately in respect of each year;
(ii) if employment in the agricultural sector has declined during that period, the reasons for it;
(iii) whether a programme has been formulated to attract youth to the agricultural sector; and
(iv) if so, of such details?
(b) If not, why?