Sri Lanka struggles with data on rice transactions, impacting supply and distribution.

Sri Lanka faces a critical data gap in tracking rice sales and purchases, hindering supply management and market distribution. The country has robust data on paddy cultivation and rice production but lacks information on rice transactions. This data is essential for ensuring a steady supply and even distribution of rice. The Department of Census and Statistics needs to improve data collection on rice sales to better manage the rice market.

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