By: Isuru Parakrama
October 28, Colombo (LNW): The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) is set to present a comprehensive report to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sri Lanka’s current rice and paddy stocks today (28), following recent market shortages affecting popular varieties such as nadu, white, and red raw rice.
This report follows the President’s directive to assess supply levels amid rising concerns about rice availability.
In response, CAA officers conducted targeted inspections over the weekend across key rice-producing districts, including Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Ampara, and Hambantota.
Their investigation focused on evaluating stock levels at both large- and medium-scale mills, where they also held discussions with mill workers regarding stock and distribution flow.
The subsequent fall of rice availability in market following Dissanayake assuming office was subject to strong criticism from rival political parties and civil society.
The findings, therefore, will serve as a critical reference for the government as it seeks strategies to stabilise rice availability, addressing potential disruptions and ensuring a steady supply of staple grains for the market.
