Water Supply and Drainage Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara said that a coupon scheme should be launched to provide essential food items to low income earners.

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara said that the people are in a difficult situation due to economic issues faced by the government and said a coupon scheme should e introduced to purchase essential commodities.

The Minister said that fuel should also be issued on a ration basis according to a coupon scheme, which would reduce fuel consumption.

Nanayakkara also said recently that the government would not seen assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) even as the last resort.