INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
the need for a medium- and long-term plan for a modern agricultural system that would create a regionally competitive market.Although the
food crisis could directly affect 4 - 5 million people in the country, steps would be taken to avoid this situation, the Premier noted.He
also gave directives to appoint a committee headed by MP Nimal Lanza to tackle the food crisis successfully and to appoint MP Harsha de
sector.Further, PM Wickremesinghe asked the committee to prepare a plan in this regard and submit it to him within two weeks.Instructions
were also given to officials to prioritize provision of LP gas and fuel to the fishing community.The focus of the meeting also fell on
obtaining the support of the SAARC Food Bank and the World Food Program.
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