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Sri Lanka National Freedom from Hunger Campaign Act.

Country/Territory
Sri Lanka
Document type
Legislation
Date
1973
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
A Law to provide for the establishment of the Sri Lanka National Freedom From Hunger Campaign Board and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food security Institution
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act establishes the Sri Lanka National Freedom From Hunger Camapaign Board. The Board aims to secure aid, assist institutions in implementing schemes of social welfare and economic development; aid and promote projects directed towards agricultural development as well as stimulate non-governmental agencies in implementing projects for increasing agricultural production (sect. 2). Section 4 relates to the power of the Board in respect of implementing the objectives of the policies whereas section 5 relates to the Boards composition. There are further provisions regarding appointments and funds of the Board.

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