Parliament approves Rs. 7.5 billion supplementary estimate for Yala paddy purchases

A supplementary estimate of Rs. 7.5 billion for the purchase of Yala paddy has been approved by the Parliament. This estimate is intended to fund the government's paddy purchasing program.

The supplementary estimate was debated and presented to Parliament, with one report indicating it was tabled on a specific day. The funds are designated for 2026 Yala paddy purchases.

Separately, a Yala paddy purchase program has been launched, utilizing small and medium-scale rice mills. One report also mentions an interest-free loan scheme of Rs. 7.5 billion for paddy purchasing, and that the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) lacks the capacity to purchase the country's entire harvest.