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have supplied rice to the country despite not owning the land.He also emphasized that the current government aims to provide both knowledge
and rights to the people, akin to how C.W.W
Kannangara promoted education through free schooling.President Wickremesinghe made these remarks at a ceremony held this morning (17) at the
Embilipitiya Mahaweli Stadium
The event was for the awarding of freehold land deeds to 1,524 out of 45,253 eligible settlers in the Mahaweli Walawa region as part of the
The President participated in the Urumaya ceremony and the symbolic distribution of land deeds.Addressing the event, President
Local government officials will also contribute, ensuring the efficient implementation of this program.For the past 75 years, people have
been given land without freehold rights
During difficult times, everyone shared the burden
Now that the economy is improving, everyone should benefit, especially the farmers who provide rice to the nation.In addition to granting
free land rights to farmers, we are working to provide housing rights to 250,000 low-income residents living in the Colombo flats
This program aims to ensure that every citizen owns land, a house, or a vehicle
Kannangara provided free education in 1944, this government is committed to providing both knowledge and rights to the people.Farmers in
this area have been growing crops and harvesting without owning the land, preventing them from obtaining bank loans
This problem has persisted for three generations
country.When we assumed office, the country was in crisis, with no electricity, and a lack of fuel and medicines
To recover, we prioritized increasing production
The government provided necessary support, including fertilizer.Our support for farmers goes beyond land ownership
To eliminate rural poverty, we must carry out an agricultural revolution
this program, which will begin next year with prompt funding
The government also plans to modernize and restructure the agricultural service centers.I extend my gratitude to the farmers of this area
The suffering endured without these rights has been immense
Today, the President has taken decisive steps to fulfill the fundamental needs of our people: land, housing, and food.The joy experienced by
families through owning freehold land is invaluable
This initiative, led by the President, is seen as a transformative revolution aimed at empowering and bringing immense joy to your
families.A significant revolution is underway as 02 million families are granted freehold deeds, providing them with long-awaited land
rights.In addition, the President aims to launch the agricultural modernization program
Equipping farmers with modern technology cannot be achieved alone, which is why the initiative to provide modern agricultural equipment has
begun with support from the Asian Development Bank.Development initiatives in schools, hospitals, and infrastructure across the country are
Land issues remain a significant cause of police complaints and public grievances that we, as public representatives, frequently
He is committed to allocating millions of acres of land to the people
Despite the country facing immense challenges, the President stepped up to lead, yet some criticize instead of offering support
through the Urumaya program
Failure to do so risks plunging the country into turmoil once more.The event was attended by the Maha Sangha of the province, former Speaker
Chamal Rajapaksa, Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa, State Ministers Janaka Wakkambura, Shashindra Rajapaksa, Jagath Pushpakumara, Lohan
Ratwatte, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council Chairman Kanchana Jayaratne, Secretary to the Ministry of Irrigation Saman Darshana Padikorala,
Mahaweli Authority Director General M
