Govt. permits planting coconut in uncultivated paddy lands: Amaraweera

The Cabinet grants permission for coconut cultivation on all paddy lands that cannot be cultivated, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

As there is a shortage of coconut saplings in the country at present, a circular will be issued soon to allow each Divisional Secretariat to start coconut nurseries at a cost of Rs. 500,000.

He said the Finance Minister has requested all ministries to extend support to carry out this project under the Plantations Ministry. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)