AreaSri Lanka

Commodity GroupRice

CommodityAll

Date10/11/2016

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentFood subsidies

DescriptionAnnounced that 5 kilos of rice would be distributed to beneficiaries of the Samurdhi programme, as part of its 2017 budgetary allocations. The measure would come in addition to an expanded network of Lak Sathosa outlets in order to enhance vulnerable groups\' access to rice and other foodstuffs at affordable prices.