Yala season paddy purchasing to commence on 15th

Thursday, 09 July 2026 - 7:57

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The Paddy Marketing Board plans to accelerate the paddy purchasing process for the Yala season starting from 15 July.

The Treasury has provided 6 billion rupees directly to facilitate these acquisitions.

In addition to this, state banks have allocated 10 billion rupees in loans for small and medium-scale rice mill owners.

The Presidential Media Division noted that arrangements are in place to secure the full cooperation of district secretaries for this purchasing operation conducted through the Paddy Marketing Board.


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