Srilanka, Feb. 25 -- The Government is focusing on providing packs of essential food items to low-income earners in preparation for the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year.

In order to make policy decisions related to ensuring food security, Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lalkantha, and Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, along with members of the Food Policy and Security Committee, gathered for the third time yesterday (24) at the Parliament premises to focus on these matters.

The meeting also concentrated on ensuring the continuous availability of essential food items without shortages during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year period, as well as maintaining...