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Colombo, March 26 (Daily Mirror) - A Cabinet Paper will be submitted to reduce the electricity charges of farmers in the Northern Province who use electricity for agricultural purposes, Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.
He said the decision was taken in consideration of the commitment of the people of the Northern Province to carry out all the work with great effort in the agricultural activities.
The Minister said that the President advised that most of the money allocated to the Ministries should be allocated to the people of the Northern and Eastrn Provinces when implementing development activities.
The people in the Northern Province suffered from the war that lasted for 30 years. But they didn't give up farming, even in the midst of those troubles. Therefore, the farmers of the Northern Province have requested some relief when they use electricity for their agricultural activities. Accordingly, steps are being taken to present a Cabinet Paper for some relief for the electricity charges used for agricultural purposes, the Minister said.
Don Tuesday, 26 March 2024 04:16 PM
Here comes the Voters deceiving campaign. Hey Northern voters. Get the benefit and vote NPP.By doing that you’ll not lose anything but there is a possibility you could have a better life.
Dee Wednesday, 27 March 2024 05:44 AM
Yes! Their heads will end up on the farm fence posts!
Thiru Tuesday, 26 March 2024 04:52 PM
This government is out of touch with the people. Electricity charges should be waived for all farmers, without discrimination based on geographical location—whether in the North, South, West, or East. People in the North and East require a political solution to effectively manage and lead their lives within Sri Lanka.
sam Tuesday, 26 March 2024 05:03 PM
Should be for all farmers, if not discrimination!
Grace Tuesday, 26 March 2024 05:10 PM
What about farmers in other provinces? Can you win the next election only with northern farmers votes. However, it is a welcome move because they contribute immensely how they were in 1980s.
Anda Ray Tuesday, 26 March 2024 05:51 PM
That sounds like a HR violation. Jaffnata kiri apita kekiri :)
Southern farmer Tuesday, 26 March 2024 06:42 PM
A very thoughtful and good move.
Sandy Tuesday, 26 March 2024 06:45 PM
The whole country suffered due to war , didn't the tourism industry suffer losses during war. The appeasement politics for votes will backfire. Ranil is playing a Justin Trudeau
Garvin Karunaratne Tuesday, 26 March 2024 07:44 PM
Why only for the Northern Province. Garvin
Mahila Tuesday, 26 March 2024 10:22 PM
Why not give a 20% discount to all Farmers who are farmers island-wide as all of them contribute to the agricultural production for a Trial Period of 6 Months on their Monthly bill, with another 5% discount for Payment within 15 days of date of Bill!!??? If found successful in enhancing agribusiness, then Permanent!!??
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