Minister of Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Livestock Development K. D. Lal Kantha officially relaunched Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) liquid milk production by the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB), marking a significant step in reviving Sri Lanka’s public dairy sector.

The event, held at the NLDB premises in Narahenpita, also saw the unveiling of a new 1-litre UHT milk pack. Minister Lal Kantha criticised previous administrations for neglecting key public institutions and affirmed the Government’s commitment to rebuilding them.

He stated that resuming UHT milk production would help reduce dependence on imported dairy and strengthen local farming communities, adding that the initiative forms part of a broader national push toward dairy self-sufficiency.