Trade Minister, Nalin Fernando told that the ministry is planning to import eggs from India after obtaining certifications on food safety.

He added that they are planning to submit reports on the quality of the eggs which are to be imported to be certified by government authorities.

Minister Fernando said that the state officials too have gathered with the local poultry mafia and urging to not to purchase eggs from India making concerns of bird flu and to get eggs from other countries to aid the monopoly.