ADB grants Rs. 8 billion for paddy farmers in Sri Lanka

 

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted Rs. 8 billion to Sri Lanka for the benefit of paddy farmers, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says.

Accordingly, small-scale paddy farmers cultivating lands to the extent of one hectare or less will receive an allowance of Rs. 10,000.

Meanwhile, Rs. 20,000 will be given to farmers who are engaged in paddy cultivation on lands of more than one hectare.