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A chairmanship for Patali

By Sahan Rathanasekara

October 07, 2022

Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka has been appointed as the chairman of the National Assembly sub-committee to identify short and medium-term programs related to the stabilization of the economy.

It was in the first meeting of that sub-committee held in Parliament today (07).

The name of MP Champika Ranawaka was proposed by MP Wajira Abeywardena for the post of Chairman.

It was seconded by MPs Mano Ganesan and Nazeer Ahmed.

It is said that the members of the committee have commented on the measures that can be taken for the future economic security of the country such as improving tea cultivation, increasing milk production, restructuring agriculture, fertilizer production, tourism, etc.

It is reported that the MPs have agreed to present a report to the National Assembly on October 20 that includes economic development proposals related to each field in consultation with experts in various fields.