Govt. approves import of 6, 000 metric tons of basmati rice

The Government had approved to import 6, 000 metric tons of Basmati rice annually under the provisions of Pakistan-Sri Lanka Trade Agreement, Cabinet Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said.

He said the private sector has also been permitted to import Basmati Rice under this provision.

However, complaints have been received regarding various irregularities in the importation of rice committed by rice importers which did not adhere to prescribed regulations.