The Civil Security Department (CSD) of the Ministry of Defence harvested approximately 1.6 million kilograms of paddy and cultivated maize on around 305 acres during the Maha season last year.
According to the Defence Ministry, the CSD plays a vital role in the country’s economic development by implementing agricultural projects aimed at ensuring food security in Sri Lanka.
During the Maha season last year, approximately 1.6 million kilograms of paddy were harvested from 4,471 acres of land across various regions on the island, with the labour efforts of CSD personnel.
This harvest is currently stored in CSD-owned paddy storing yards.
Under the guidance of the Director General of CSD, Major General K.P.P. Fernando (Retd), all CSD-produced paddy is being supplied to the Cooperative Wholesale Trading Corporation at government-controlled prices for the benefit of the people of Sri Lanka.
Additionally, maize has been cultivated on around 305 acres, while harvesting is already underway.
The Defence Ministry states the CSD continues to make significant contributions to food security in Sri Lanka by cultivating coconut as an economic crop, along with fruits, vegetables and grains such as kurakkan and sesame, which are being released to the market. (Newswire)
