We have been getting news from Sri lanka on its govt ridiculous stand on wheat based products . Sri lankan government has launched drive to discourage public institution from serving wheat based products under pressure from local rice traders and farmers.The government has reimposed an import tax 15% on imported wheat to reduce consumption of flour and support rice prices as reported by UN food and Agricultural Organisation.
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In recent days it has been banning wheat products from various public institutions.
Nationalistic elements of the governing coalition even speak of "wheat terrorism".
Wheat products enjoy great popularity in Sri lanka - whether it is the rotis, widely eaten with curry, or breads, cakes and savoury pastries which are common here.Now, though, wheat products have been removed from government hospitals, govt prisons and fast foods - many made of wheat - have been banned from schools.
The government has also slashed a subsidy it used to apply to the wheat price.
It says this is because wheat is a foreign import, alien to an essentially rice-eating society and costly for its economy.Bread prices have been increased four times . Which makes buying bread difficult for lower income group population.
All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association President NK Jayawardena, told the Colombo-based Sunday Times newspaper that hundreds of people who depended on the bakery industry, including bakers, have lost their jobs.
Source : bbc.co.uk.
Here are few question one should ask this government
Would government of Srilanka ban Ceylon Biscuit Ltd products or Maliban biscuits ?
Biscuits and Breads are cheapest source of staple food for millions what are alternative foods ?
You cannot have bakery products in volumes from rice flour .Its economically not feasible
Where would these un employed worker go?
What would happen to bakery industry in Sri lanka ?
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