Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran,— To ask the Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure,— (1)
(a) Will he state —
(i) whether steps have been taken to recognize the Palmyrah tree, which significantly supports the livelihoods of the people of the Northern Province, as an important tree in Sri Lanka;
(ii) of the measures that have been taken to prevent the destruction of Palmyrah trees due to negligence, urbanization and deforestation;
(iii) whether special projects have been implemented to promote Palmyrah Cultivation in the Northern Province;
(iv) whether steps will be taken to cultivate Palmyrah in other provinces as well;
(v) whether the provincial councils, local authorities, and community-based organizations will be coordinated to promote Palmyrah Cultivation;
(vi) whether allocations will be made for Palmyrah cultivation; and
(vii) whether a Development Commission will be established regarding Palmyrah?
(b) Will he also state —
(i) of the steps that have been taken to encourage Palmyrah-based small industries, rural institutes, and Women’s Cooperative Societies;
(ii) of the steps that have been taken to sell Palmyrah-based products in the international market; and
(iii) whether steps will be taken to increase the foreign exchange revenue of Sri Lanka by that?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2025-10-24
Asked by
Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran, M.P.
Ministry
Plantation and Community Infrastructure
Legislature
Tenth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
The answer is given in sinhala language.
Answered Date
2025-10-24
Answered by
Hon. K.V. Samantha Viddyarathna, M.P.
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