Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe has stated that it has been decided to provide 20 kilograms of rice to government employees on an installment basis. He stated that under this scheme, it has been decided to provide green rice and brown rice to government employees. Proposal He further stated that, A proposal has been received through the Ministry of Agriculture to provide 20 kilograms of rice to government employees at a concessional price. Accordingly, 2 packets of rice each of 10 kilograms will be provided on an installment basis. For this, a voucher will be issued and this rice can be obtained through Sathosa or cooperative outlets. He stated that this scheme has been formulated to convert the paddy purchased by the government into rice and distribute it.