On a directive by Minister of Public Enterprises Development, Kabir Hashim, the Chilaw Plantation Company and Kurunegala Plantations PLC have decided to issue 550,000 coconuts monthly to the market through the wholesale network Lanka Sathosa.
The program will begin from next week.
The Minister has given this order on a request made by President Maithripala Sirisena to the cabinet of ministers to take measures to reduce the cost of living for the people.