Most Sri Lankan officials will be allowed to grow food in their own gardens every Friday for the next three months. Asian country is in crisis; there is a huge shortage of food, medicine and fuel, and there is enormous inflation.
The measure should contribute to reducing food shortages. There is also less commuting, so less fuel.
The Sri Lankan government will continue to pay officials for “days off” for the next three months. The statement said “necessary facilities” will be provided to grow food. The measure does not apply to employees who have a very important position in the government, such as the water and electricity supply or health care. About one million of the island nation’s 22 million people work for the government.
major shortcomings
A month ago, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe warned his citizens that the coming months will be “the most difficult of our lives” because of the major famines. Sri Lankans often queue for hours at gas stations. Also, sometimes there is no power for hours because the power supply has to be cut off.
Under former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, taxes have been slashed in recent years and accounts have been closed for projects abroad that have almost no returns. This made it necessary to borrow again to be able to pay the interest on these old loans.
After that, the corona epidemic broke out, tourism declined and inflation rose sharply, partly due to the worldwide rise in energy and commodity prices. As a result, officials say it is now the worst crisis in decades.
Many Sri Lankans, such as Roshan and his family, struggle to earn a living:
Source: NOS
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