Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Commissioner General of Agrarian Development, Dhammika Ranatunga, says that there is no reason for concerns regarding delays or non-receipt of the fertilizer subsidy for the 'Maha' cultivation season.

He stated that the Department of Agrarian Development possesses adequate funds to fully implement the subsidy program.

Ranatunga further said that the fertilizer subsidy program for the 'Maha season' was launched on November 31, under which each paddy farmer will receive a financial subsidy of Rs. 25,000.

Speaking to the media, the Commissioner General also said that the subsidy will be disbursed in two phases.

He said the first phase of Rs. 15,000 will be released following the Seasonal (Kanna) Meeting, once th...