The functions of the Valachchena Paper Mill have  recommenced in the year 2020, and the raw materials used for the production purpose have been waste paper.

It has been essential  that the Mill receive a continuous supply of  waste paper  to maintain the production without any obstructions. It has been
observed that it could be confirmed  of a sufficient and continuous supply of waste paper by  providing waste papers  discarded  by  government institutions.

Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship
Development to confirm the continuous paper supply to the Valachchena Paper Mill. By

• Handing over the discarded papers including high quality white papers from the Government Press, Government Printing Corporation, Election Commission” Ministry of Education and other government institutions, all universities, all government ministries and departments to the National Paper Company Limited on the basis of providing transport facilities by the National Paper Company Limited.

• Handing over the stocks of discarded papers of other public corporations, boards, statutory boards, and all other government-associated institutions to the National Paper Corporation at a concessionary rate agreed upon by both the relevant institutions and the National Paper Corporation without any tender procedure.