Farmers

The United Nations and its partner humanitarian agencies have repeatedly appealed for increased international support for Afghanistan.

As the civilian landowners of Thaiyiddy vow to continue their monthly protests in the shadow of the newly built vihara, their struggle illuminates the enduring resilience of the Sri Lankan Tamil community.

This development comes at a time when the economy is navigating multiple global headwinds.

When the combined forces of exorbitant fuel, fertiliser scarcity, and a parched monsoon hit this year’s harvest, the crisis will move directly from the barren fields to the kitchen tables of millions of Nepalis.

Sri Lanka has successfully navigated its way out of the darkest days of sovereign default, rebuilding a foundation of stability. However, as the World Bank’s latest assessment makes clear, this recovery remains deeply uneven.

The webinar saw active participation from the attendees and was instrumental in throwing light on and advancing the important discussion on women’s work in agriculture.

Reiterating the government’s broader vision, Chouhan said that these initiatives collectively aim to build a system where farmers are not only assured of better income but are also protected against risks, thereby strengthening the foundation of a resilient and self-reliant agricultural sector in the country.

Government officials say the newly endorsed measures will be implemented through coordinated efforts across ministries, provincial authorities, and disaster-management agencies. The aim is to create a comprehensive national framework that integrates climate risk reduction into infrastructure planning, agriculture policy, and disaster response systems.