Cabinet consent to buy unsold stocks from farmers

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – The Cabinet of Ministers granted their consent to purchase the stocks of vegetables and fruits which could not be sold during the travel restrictions by the District Secretaries/Agents of Government.

They will be purchased according to the prices of the District Price Committee.

The purchased vegetables and fruits will be provided free of charge to the Covid-19 treatment centers, government hospitals, tri-forces, displacement camps, and families who have lost their livelihoods.

The proposal tabled by the Minister of Agriculture will be implemented until the travel restrictions lifted.