INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The National Farmers Union has raised concerns over the governments failure to carry out a fertilizer subsidy plan for the Yala growing
season.Union Chairman Anuradha Tennakoon stated that although farmers have already begun cultivation activities, the government has yet to
take even the standard steps needed to disperse the fertilizer subsidy.When Ada Derana asked about the matter, Commissioner General of
Rohana Rajapakshe assured that the relevant circular will be provided in the coming days.The fertilizer subsidy for the Yala season will be
dispersed in a way comparable to that of the Maha season
5,000 per hectare, with Rs
15,000 offered in the first stage and Rs
10,000 in the second stage
The aid will be given for up to two hectares per farmer, he explained.He further kept in mind that farmers cultivating other crops would get
15,000 per hectare.Rajapakshe verified that the circular detailing these provisions is expected to be released within the next 2 to 3 days.
