Rice imported under the Indian credit line reaches the country
Posted on April 12th, 2022
Courtesy Hiru News
The first consignment of 11,000 tonnes of rice from a total of 40,000 metric tonnes imported under the Indian loan scheme targeting the Sinhala and Tamil New Year arrived today (12). This includes 7,000 tons of Nadu, 2,000 tons of Samba & 2,000 tons of raw rice.
Accordingly, a kilo of Samba rice will be sold at Rs. 130 / =, Nadu rice at Rs. 110 / = and a kilo of raw rice at Rs. 110 / = through Lanka Sathosa outlets and Co-operatives island wide.
Another consignment of rice is due to arrive in the country in the coming days under this credit line and that consignment will also be made available to consumers at the lowest possible prices through the government outlet chain.