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More funds for 2025 Yala paddy purchases

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September 17, 2025

PMB spends Rs. 5.28 b from Rs. 6 b allocation to purchase 43,891 tons of Yala paddy across 16 districts Procurement focuses on Pollonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, and Trincomalee, where 79% of 2.2 m ton Yala harvest is complete Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says SME mill loan scheme supports paddy collection, boosting participation during this season Notes Govt. mulls importing 40,000 tons of Keeri Samba or alternative variety amid shortage

- CHARUMINI DE SILVA

More funds for 2025 Yala paddy purchases

IN a bid to facilitate continued purchases of paddy at the Government's fixed price, the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved additional provisions for the program.

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