The misappropriation of government-allocated fertilizer subsidy funds meant for farmers has been uncovered, with some farmers yet to receive their payments, State Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne revealed yesterday
Speaking in Parliament in response to a question raised by MP Susanta Kumara Navaratne, the State Minister disclosed that a total of Rs. 2,934,310 allocated to 155 farmers in the Anuradhapura District had been misappropriated.
He further stated that a female official has already been taken into custody in connection with the incident.
Additionally, complaints have been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department regarding the disappearance of fertilizer subsidy funds for certain farmers, and further investigations are underway, the State Minister confirmed. (NewsWire)
