This decision was taken as a remedy for the rapid increase in price of rice in the domestic market.
The Cabinet of Ministers has further decided that the imported amount should be decided by the Cabinet Subcommittee on Cost of Living.
Cabinet of Ministers this week has decided to permit private sector to import rice to relieve the public without affecting domestic farmers.
This decision was taken as a remedy for the rapid increase in price of rice in the domestic market.
The Cabinet of Ministers has further decided that the imported amount should be decided by the Cabinet Subcommittee on Cost of Living.