SLIAg Governing Council (GC) meets the Minister of Agriculture to discuss the proposals to revitalize the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka
The SLIAg GC met the Hon. Minister of Agriculture Mr. Mahinda Amaraweera at his office at the Ministry of Agriculture, Battaramulla on Tuesday, 31st May 2022. Mr. Rohana Pushpakumara (Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture), Dr. Ajantha de Silva (Director General of Agriculture), Ms. P. Malathi (Addl. Secretary to the State Ministry of Agriculture) participated at the meeting from the Ministry. From the SLIAg, Mr. K.E. Karunatilake (President) Prof. S.P. Nissanka (General Secretary), and several other GC members were present. During the meeting, the SLIAg members presented short-, medium-, and long-term proposals to revitalize the agriculture sector in Sri Lanka. Hon. Minister thanked SLIAg for the proposals and his willingness to include the proposed actions in the country’s agriculture development programs. He requested further assistance and continuous support from SLIAg to fight the current crisis situation.