Sri Lanka has imported 1000 metric tonnes of rice under the Indian credit line last week, announced the Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation.
These stocks will be distributed for concessionary prices via SATHOSA outlets and supermarkets, the Corporation revealed.
Accordingly, 01kg of Samba rice will be sold for Rs. 175, and 01kg of Nadu rice and Sudu Kekulu rice will be sold for Rs. 145.
Sri Lanka is set to receive 300,000 metric tonnes of rice under the Indian credit line.
MIAP