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From 1942 to 1952, three pounds of rice per person per week were issued at a subsidized price. However, due to the depreciation of the Sri Lankan rupee in 1952, the cost of imports within government expenditure became quite high. The government then trimmed the ration to two pounds, but issued it at the same subsidized price up until 1953. The subsidy program was restored in 1954, with four pounds of rice being given at a subsidized price. From 1954 to 1960, this price was adjusted several times.
Later, in December 1966, the allotment was reduced to two pounds of rice, issued free of charge. To overcome possible rebellion against the reduced ration, the government promoted local rice production. This restriction on quantity purchased was relaxed in 1970, allowing individuals to purchase two additional pounds of rice at market price, in addition to their free entitlement of two pounds. This continued until October 1973. Thereafter, the free entitled amount of rice and the amount allowed for purchase were changed from time to time.
Reference :
The evolution of food policy in Sri Lanka: 1948-2017
by Pradeepa Korale Gedara, Jeevika Weerahewa, Hemali Kanthilanka
2017 March, Journal of Food Science.
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