By unusuma.lk on (LK time)
Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne disclosed that some farmers have not received the government’s fertilizer subsidy, as part of the funds has been misappropriated.
Answering a question posed by MP Susantha Kumara Nawarathna in Parliament today (18), the Deputy Minister revealed that Rs. 2,934,310, meant for fertilizer subsidies for 155 farmers in the Anuradhapura district, has been stolen.
The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed that an official has been apprehended in connection with the case.
Furthermore, a report has been filed with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) concerning the misappropriation of subsidy funds, with investigations continuing.
