It is reported that the Treasury Secretary Mr. Siriwardena has announced that it has been decided to increase the amount spent on paddy rice harvesting. It is stated that it is due to the increase in the cost of bulk rice along with the increase in electricity charges.
Accordingly, the amount of rupees 7 spent for a kilo of white raw and red raw rice is up to 8.75 rupees, and the amount of rupees 9.50 spent for a kilo of milled white nadu and red nadu rice is up to 10.70 rupees. 14 It is reported that Treasury Secretary Mr. Siriwardena has decided to increase the amount of 4.50 rupees to 4.75 rupees paid to small and medium scale rice mill owners for the cost of drying a kilo to the proper standard by 22% or more.
