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Colombo, April 12 (Daily Mirror) - There is no political interference in the programme of providing 10 kgs of rice to about 3 million low-income families at the cost of Rs. 12 billion, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Addressing the media at the Ruwanwella area today, he assured that the preparation of the lists of beneficiaries under the programme of providing 10 kgs of rice will be done without any influence by its officials under the supervision of the Regional Secretaries.
"Many people believe that we should expand the social safety net to support those who have fallen below the poverty line. The Minister agreed and said that steps are being taken in this direction. Additionally, he highlighted that the subsidy amount, which was Rs. 65 billion two years ago, has now been increased significantly to Rs. 205 billion.
"The government hopes to provide some relief to low-income earners through the rice distribution programme and also to provide some guidance to provide a fair price to rice farmers by increasing the demand for rice," added Minister Siyambalapitiya.
Also, the Minister mentioned that 10 kilos of rice will be provided to three million low-income families each month as well as on May 10.
Garvin Karunaratner Friday, 12 April 2024 03:35 PM
Bribing Voters. Garvin Karunaratne
Adwani Saturday, 13 April 2024 10:53 AM
@Garvin K. - It is bribing themselves, they need money to spend for election. So few golayas will receive and the balance money in their pocket.
This is reality Friday, 12 April 2024 04:03 PM
Without plucking figures from thin air, he should be more specific. Is it to be exactly three million families, the specific category of rice and what the cost of 10 kgs will be. That is transparency to the letter.
Sri Friday, 12 April 2024 04:55 PM
Ranil said he will give 20k why 10k? Do you want to buy votes ? NPP says take all what you give and vote for NPP? Is it Ok for you ?
ANOTHER ELECTION SPIN. HOPE THOSE WHO GET THE 10 KGS, TAKE IT AND VOTE TO GET THIS WHOLE LOT KICKED OUT Friday, 12 April 2024 04:56 PM
STATE MINISTER HAD HIS EYES CLOSED THESE LAST 2 YRS IN PARTICULAR. THE POOR ND LESS FORTUNATE HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING TO PUT FOOD ON THEIR TABLE TO SAY THE LEAST AND THIS MINISTER HAS JUST WOKEN UP!!!.
Proud lankan Friday, 12 April 2024 06:13 PM
Violation of election laws, election few months time this man tries to deceive people by giving 10 KG rice and get the votes, this man is a thief, don’t trust him ! Do not vote for these people!
joshua Friday, 12 April 2024 07:19 PM
Prepared with election in mind? Do not dream....
johan Friday, 12 April 2024 09:24 PM
Is it till elections are over
Gt Friday, 12 April 2024 09:49 PM
10kg bag of rice is? About 2500 or less, for 3 million families, wo about 7.5bn, where is other 4.5bn going?
Sambo Saturday, 13 April 2024 07:59 AM
Does the people get hungry only during festival seasons. Din't you think about giving it before. gifts come only when elections are close.
Patcitz Sunday, 14 April 2024 02:24 AM
This particular program should be stopped until the Presidential election set be finished. The people are very intelligent therefore, niether the "Vote For Rice" nor the "Rice For Vote" will work on Ranil part.
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