The first batch of imported salt, totalling 1,485 metric tons, arrived in Sri Lanka today, the State Trading Corporation (STC) announced.
The Cabinet of Ministers had recently approved the import of 30,000 metric tons of salt.
The move was to address the current shortage of salt in the local market due to challenges faced by local salterns during the recent monsoon season.
As such, Cabinet approval has been granted for the import of salt from India until 28 February 2025.
Meanwhile, providing an update on the salt imports last week, STC Chairman Ravindra Fernando said an additional 12,500 metric tons is expected by January 31.
He further said that two importers have been authorized to import salt from India to meet the country’s demand. (Newswire)
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