Govt launches afffordable nutritious meal program for public

This initiative is part of the broader "Clean Sri Lanka" program and has garnered support from local businessmen currently running restaurants. The program allows the public to enjoy a special, balanced meal for as low as two hundred rupees. In addition to meals, the initiative provides packaged local foods and nutritious snacks at affordable rates.

Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation, K.D. Lalkantha, who was the special guest at the launch, emphasized the importance of making healthy and sufficient food accessible to all Sri Lankans. He explained that this program aligns with the Clean Sri Lanka initiative, which aims to guide and foster attitudinal changes within the trading community to promote better food choices.

The government plans to expand the program nationwide, with plans to introduce the nutritious meal plan to both government and private restaurants in the near future. This step is expected to contribute to improving the overall health and well-being of the public by providing access to high-quality, affordable food options.

The launch event highlighted the growing partnership between the government and the private sector in addressing the nation's food security challenges, with a focus on promoting healthy eating habits and local food production.