President announces several new relief measures

September 26, 2024 at 6:03 PM
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Treasury to increase the fertilizer subsidy for paddy farmers from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000 per hectare for the 2024/25 Maha season, effective October 1.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka has also instructed the Treasury to ensure that Fishing Communities are provided with a fuel subsidy, effective October 1.