The Ministry of Trade will issue an essential goods relief pack via Lanka Sathosa for Rs. 1000 from May.
Minister Bandula Gunawardena told reporters today that a kilo each of the Samba and Nadu rice have been included to the relief pack, which will be introduced as the “Sathosa Relief Pack-2”.
He further said the relief pack will be provided to the public through all Lanka Sathosa outlets from the 2nd of May.
The Minister also said that people purchasing the relief packs will be provided an opportunity to purchase a 400 gram milk powder packet, with a discount of Rs. 5.
The essential goods in the new relief pack are as follows:
Samba Rice- 1 kilo
Nadu Rice – 1 kilo
Flour – 1 kilo
Red Australian Dhal – 1 kilo
White Sugar- 1 kilo
Thai Sprats- 200 grams
Hand santizer- 50ml bottle
Face mask
Tea leaves – 100 grams
Soya Meat- 50 grams packet
Chili flakes – 100 grams
(NewsWire)