Hon. Aravinda Senarath
2026-03-03
Deputy Minister Aravinda Senarath responded to a supplementary question regarding paddy purchases, acknowledging that heavy rainfall in the Eastern Province had caused difficulties for farmers. He stated that the Government had taken remedial action by opening Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) stores across eight harvesting districts, including Ampara, and had commenced purchasing operations. He indicated that initial logistical issues arising from the situation were in the process of being resolved.
Hon. Member, your supplementary relates to paddy purchases. Heavy rainfall in the Eastern Province created difficulties for farmers. The Government is aware. We have opened PMB stores in eight harvesting districts including Ampara, and commenced purchasing. The initial issues are being resolved.