A circular has been issued to all relevant state officials regarding the government’s paddy purchasing program for the 2022/2023 Maha season.
Accordingly, Treasury Secretary – Mahinda Siriwardene has informed all relevant Ministry Secretaries and District Secretaries that the government will purchase Nadu Paddy, with a moisture level of 14%, for Rs. 100 per kilogram from farmers in the Maha season.
Meanwhile, the circular also states that for Nadu Paddy between 14% – 22% moisture level, Rs. 88 per kilogram will be paid by the government.
