“This is where we need to go for the next generation. Although this is difficult, we need to listen to the complaints and tell the people this. This is not my sudden decision. This is clearly stated in our vision of prosperity. It was clearly stated in the budget that we were going here. I have made a decision on this. This is good not only for the country but also for the world. I don’t want anything bad. This is a good thing. Even if you are beaten and chased away, you should be beaten and do the right thing. ”
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa made this statement at the District Coordinating Committee meeting of Chairmen held at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (07). The President will pay more attention to the use of organic fertilizers.
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa emphasized that despite the challenges posed by the use of organic fertilizer, the people’s representatives should move forward for the welfare of the people.
“Failure to educate farmers about organic fertilizer has led to undue fear,” the President said.
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has stated that a large number of people have been exposed to various non-communicable diseases due to the use of chemical fertilizers for decades and that it is the responsibility of all citizens to save future generations from that situation.
The President has reiterated that the government has taken a firm stand on the use of organic fertilizer in agriculture and that the program should be active for the benefit of future generations, despite criticism from some quarters.
The President has pointed out that despite attempts to create a shortage, sufficient fertilizer has been imported until the next season and therefore all cultivation activities can be carried out without any hindrance.
“There is a lot of potential in Sri Lanka for organic fertilizer agriculture. It is the policy of the government to provide maximum relief to the farmers to manage the difficult situations they face during the transition period, ”the President further explained to the Coordinating Committee Chairmen.
Minister Douglas Devananda, Secretary to the President PB Jayasundera and a group of Ministry Secretaries were also present at the occasion.
