Cabinet Approves Import of 3,000 Metric Tonnes of Raw Ginger to Stabilize Local Prices

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August 14, Colombo (LNW): The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal by the Ministers of Agriculture and Plantation Industries, and Trade, Commerce, and Food Security to import 3,000 metric tonnes of raw ginger over the next three months. This decision aims to stabilize the retail price of ginger and make it more affordable for local consumers.

The announcement was made by Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana during the weekly Cabinet media briefing at the Government Information Department.

The proposal follows a Cabinet meeting held on July 15, where instructions were given to the relevant ministry secretaries to explore ways to reduce the retail price of ginger by boosting local production. The secretaries were directed to submit a report with recommendations on this matter.

Based on the recommendations in the submitted report, Cabinet approval was granted to proceed with the importation of raw ginger.

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