Rs 65 coconuts to be sold through Sathosa

Colombo (News 1st) - State Minister of Internal Trade and Consumer Welfare Anura Priyadarshana Yapa notes that steps will be taken to sell coconuts at a price of Rs 65 through Sathosa outlets. The Minister noted that the aim of the program was to sell the produce of Government estate to the consumers at a concessionary rate. Coconut prices in the market currently range between Rs 45 and Rs 80 according to consumers.