Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has outlined measures taken to ensure the continuous supply of essential foods during the upcoming festive season.
Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Samarasinghe said that Rice Millers have agreed to supply 200,000 kilos of rice daily with effect from today (04 Dec).Â
He said the rice will be supplied to the local market via state-owned retail chain, Lanka Sathosa at a controlled price.
The Minister of Trade further announced that one million coconuts will also be sold through Sathosa outlets in the suburbs.
Minister Samarasinghe said that the coconuts will be sold at a price of Rs. 130 over the next two weeks. (Islandnews)
