First spice clinic held in Matugama
K K D PREMALAL, - Matugama Daily News special corr
The first spice clinic, a novel concept of Minor Crops Minister
Reginald Cooray was held at the Matugama auditorium recently.
A large number participated. They were briefed on different areas of
subjects related to minor crops by officials.
Minister Cooray said people must increase the quantity of quality
minor crops for the export market. He suggested to grow arecanut trees
by the road side in rural villages. The minister said: "We hope to
facilitate cinnamon peeling with modern machines in the Kalutara
district."
Western Provincial Councilors Chandrabanu Adikaram and Wickum
Gunesekera and Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha chairman L G Liyanaarachchi
also participated.
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