National Policy Framework Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour.

This National Policy Framework Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour is a multi-sectoral National Policy Framework (NPF) of the government, aimed at achieving the fourfold outcome of a productive citizenry, a contented family, a disciplined and just society and a prosperous nation. Ten key policies are: Priority to National Security; Friendly, Non-aligned, Foreign Policy; An Administration free from corruption; New Constitution that fulfills the People‟s wishes; Productive Citizenry and a vibrant Human resource; People Centric Economic Development; Technology Based Society; Development of Physical Resources; Sustainable Environmental Management; Disciplined, Law Abiding and values based society.
The Macroeconomic Policy Framework proposed in Chapter 5 People-Centric Economy includes, among others, ensuring the food security. Sectoral policies and policy components cover: 1. for agriculture sector, building up a healthy and productive nation guaranteeing the people's right for safe food; for fisheries sector, achieving self-sufficiency in fishery products to ensure food security while contributing to the national economy. A fisheries development plan will be introduced to provide nutrition to people, increase foreign exchange earnings and provide employment and livelihood opportunities.
In addition, the Policy seeks to make agriculture, forestry and fisheries more productive and sustainable. To this end, activities are proposed in the Policy, including: Sustainable land-use in agriculture, animal husbandry and plantation; Re-establish & enhance the green cover; Control human impacts on marshy lands and mangroves; Identify barren and abandoned lands and utilize them for agriculture and forestry; Plant trees, establish urban forests, green paths, green roofs and agroforestry systems to control air pollution including carbon emissions; Establish a single authority / centralized system with the mandate of protection, conservation and rehabilitation of biodiversity to reduce complexities of the present environmental regulatory framework; Restoration and rehabilitation degraded ecosystems; Introduction of an integrated soil fertility management system; etc. One of the strategies proposed is to ensure water resources are free from pollution and manage it in an efficient manner for drinking and agriculture purposes.
The Policy also seeks to contribute to poverty reduction. By 2025, the actions will result in isolated village's transitioning to fully integrated economy centres with all facilities. The aim is to develop the Northern and the eastern provinces where all citizens can live without fear and suspicion. Estate population predominantly working in the tea sector is recognized and accepted as equals enjoying the same rights. Strategies proposed in the Policy include: Recognizing the invaluable effort and enhance contribution of the village women in economic activities; Uplifting the economic standards and livelihoods of the people in Northern and Eastern areas; Ensuring developed economy, housing, education and healthcare facilities in the Estate Sector. Social protection will be strengthened by ensuring elder care, and economic and social rights of differently abled people.
The Policy seeks to enable more inclusive and efficient agricultural and food systems. The Strategy directions include: promote and popularize organic agriculture during next ten years; expand agriculture production by providing good seed and planting materials; capacities of universities, research institutes and private sector will be garnered; to facilitate and encourag sugar Industry; etc. A revolution in the use of fertilizer is planed, covering the follwing activities: to 1. Replace the existing fertilizer subsidy scheme with an alternative system; 2. Provide inorganic and organic fertilizer both free of charge to farmers; 3. Convert traditional farming villages into users of only organic fertilizer; 4. Develop 2 million home gardens using organic fertilizer; 5. Initiate a programme to produce all essential fertilizers domestically; 6. Production of bio-fertilizer and organic fertilizer of high standard using the forests and wetlands; 7. Initiate a proper waste management system. Other activities proposed in the Policy include: high tech agriculture, promoting cooperative farms at regional level; Introduction of import tariff benefits and low interest loan schemes so as to promote youth agricultural entrepreneurships; A standards certificate will be made compulsory to import seeds; Promote private sector to produce quality planting material on a large scale; Promote pre-contracts system along value chains; Set up a new strategic plan for product marketing facilitation; Introduce domestic/foreign investors to produce innovative products under trade names; Provide assistance to develop innovative bio-pesticides and low cost integrated pest management system; Establish a patent system so that the researchers could patent their innovations; Set up different guaranteed prices for a kilogram of different varieties of paddy; etc.
In order to increase the resilience of livelihoods to disasters, the Policy proposes the following strategies: Strengthen the flood control systems and drought management capacity; Making internal system of disaster management functioning in a synchronized manner; Strengthening disaster warning system; Strengthening the institutions with powers and facilities to act swiftly and responsibly; Ensuring the data availability for planning and informed decision making; Ensuring appropriate compensation for affected people and properties; Ensuring the safety of vulnerable people such as women and children.