🇱🇰 SL Secures € 8M EU Grant for Green Agriculture 🌿

• Cabinet approved an € 8 million financial grant from the European Union (EU) for the ‘Agri-Green Initiatives for Green Economic Growth’ project. • Core Focus: Promote sustainable agriculture practices, strengthen food security, and support Sri Lanka's transition toward a green economy. • Sector Highlight: The proposal, initiated by Rubber Development and Research bodies, specifically targets rubber-growing regions across seven provinces. • Target Areas: Includes Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Eastern, Southern, Central, and North-Central Provinces. • Implementation: The German International Cooperation (GIZ) has been appointed as the main implementing authority. • Inclusivity: Special focus will be given to engaging youth and women within production chains to drive inclusive growth.