The Supplementary Estimate to provide Rs. 7500 million required by the government to purchase paddy from the 2026 Yala season was approved by Parliament today. The debate on the Supplementary Estimate was held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Supplementary Estimate was presented to allocate Rs. 7500 million from the funds allocated for projects of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation for 2026, which are expected to remain unutilized during the year, for the purchase of paddy.