PA urges new Govt. for a balanced long-term policy on plantations
View(s):The Planters’ Association of Ceylon (PA), while congratulating President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP) on their recent and resounding electoral victory, is urging the new administration to implement a long-term policy on plantations.
In a statement welcoming the new administration, PA Secretary General, Lalith Obeyesekere said: “The plantation sector, including Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), has played a vital role in Sri Lanka’s economy for decades. We are hopeful that the new Government will foster an environment conducive to sustainable development across the plantation industry, address the key challenges faced by plantation workers, and work towards policies that promote the resilience and growth of this essential sector.”
The PA noted that significant challenges still lay ahead for the plantation sector, particularly regarding the need for labour, productivity, and modernisation. The Association emphasised the importance of addressing these challenges in a collaborative and holistic manner including the promotion of innovation, mechanisation and automation, together with crop diversification, sustainable agroforestry policies, to ensure long-term productivity and sustainability.
The Association, in its statement, also expressed optimism about the potential for enhanced government support in adopting modern technologies, improving infrastructure, and boosting global competitiveness for key plantation exports, such as tea, rubber, and spices. Such initiatives will be instrumental in driving the sector forward amidst a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
It said the PA is committed to partnering with the government to overcome challenges and leverage opportunities, contributing to a thriving plantation sector that aligns with national goals for economic development, sustainability, and social progress.
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