The proposed department is poised to offer a range of facilities and support to producers, suppliers, and exporters involved in cinnamon-related activities.

The move was outlined as a 2023 Budget proposal in the wake of the price of kilo of cinnamon has dropped to Rs 2000 from Rs 500 sometimes back.

Sri Lanka has about 35,000 hectares of cinnamon, which are mainly grown in the Galle and Matara districts, with about 60,000 farmers and 300,000 workers earning a living from the labour intensive and low-paid industry.

Ceylon Cinnamon, known for its distinctive aroma and multiple applications, has historically played a crucial role in the country’s export earnings.

Last year, Ceylon Cinnamon received the country’s first-ever Geographical Indication (GI) certification and status from the European Union (EU) Commission marking a major milestone