SAUBAGYA | PRODUCTION VILLAGES PROGRAMME

SAUBAGYA

Agriculture

The aim is to establish 1000 villages as “Saubhagya Production Villages” throughout the country.

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Agriculture – Overview

The agricultural sector comprises fruits, vegetables, ornamental flowers, spices, export agricultural crops and value additions to increase the income of the rural community and increase contribution to the national GDP through increasing agricultural production.

Agriculture - Classification

The Development Officer in charge of the Division is responsible for identifying villages, selecting beneficiaries, identifying projects, coordinating institutions, providing necessary facilities, and maintaining sustainability, with the assistance of the Samurdhi Development Officer, Grama Niladhari, Agricultural Research, and Production Assistant and other divisional officers.

Village Category Quantity
Agriculture
Coconut Related Products
18
Kithul Related Products
20
Palm Related Products
12
Spices and Related Products
50
Flowers and Ornamental Plants
28
Organic Fertilizers
16
Seed production
11
Fruits
25
Mushroom Products
23
Vegetable value addition
30

TOTAL

233