Stocks of rice imported by private importers have actually been launched into the market.It is reported that the first consig of rice, which arrived in the nation the other day (11 ), has been cleared by Customs.On December 03, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal to enable the import of rice without import control allows until 20 December 2024, in view of the current shortage of numerous rice varieties in the local markets.Accordingly, importers have started importing rice and it is reported that 75,000 kg of rice were launched from customs yesterday.It is mentioned that a stock of Samba and White Raw rice has actually been imported from India.The Essential Food Commodities Importers - & Traders Association mentioned that more rice shipments are expected to get here in the island today (12) and tomorrow (13 ).
On The Other Hand, Lanka Sathosa Chairman Dr.
Samitha Perera says that the countrys rice shortage will be solved with the arrival of imported rice in the market.Samitha Perera revealed these views while signing up with a program on TV Derana last night.Entrepreneur Chandralal Gunasekera, who likewise participated in the program, highlighted that providing rice to his stores has ended up being a serious issue.