Project involving prison inmates for organic fertilizer production (Video)
Posted on June 26th, 2021
Courtesy Hiru News
A pilot project to use prison inmates to produce organic fertilizer in the country commenced today (26) from the Batticaloa Prison.
The event was presided over by Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.
This program has been initiated by the State Ministry of Prison Management and Prisoner Rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, farmers in many parts of the country engaged in protests today, stating that there is no fertilizer for their crops.