INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
He made this statement during a ceremony held today (22) at the Batticaloa District Secretariat, where Urumaya freehold land deeds were
distribute 2 million freehold land deeds.Under the Urumaya program, 27,595 landless families in Batticaloa district are to receive freehold
deeds, with 2,610 already granted
Additionally, 252 English diploma holders from the Higher National Engineering Diploma Institute received teacher appointments today,
presided over by the President.President Wickremesinghe participated in the symbolic handover of Urumaya land deeds and teacher appointments
He also inaugurated the new district secretariat building in Thiraimadu, Batticaloa, constructed at a cost of Rs
The building project, initiated by then Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and the former Minister of Home Affairs Wajira Abeywardena on
September 11, 2016, aims to enhance service efficiency for the people of the Batticaloa district.The President unveiled the plaque, opened
the District Secretariat, and conducted an observation tour of the new facilities.President Ranil Wickremesinghe further stated the
this endeavour.Under the Agriculture Modernization Program, we plan to launch a large agricultural business in these areas
Additionally, a project to develop undeveloped Mahaweli land in Batticaloa and Trincomalee will commence soon.We also have plans to enhance
tourism from Verugal to Arugam Bay
The Batticaloa Fort is set to be developed for tourism by the Department of Archaeology, and a quality hotel will be established in this
Dairy farming improvements are also on the agenda.
Following the passage of the Economic Transformation Act this year, significant
efforts will be directed towards implementing projects here, enabling Trincomalee to become a major export economy.With both Eastern and
Southeastern Universities located here, we aim to further develop education in this region
The reform of the vocational education sector will provide more vocational training opportunities for our youth.Due to a recruitment freeze
over the past three to four years, honorary appointments were made today to enhance school education
Unemployment remains a significant issue in our country
Therefore, we must create jobs for the youth through a new development process
We have endured a very challenging period, and the common people of this country have suffered greatly
As we rebuild, we will never forget these people.The Urumaya program was implemented to provide free land rights to the people
You now have legal title to your land, which no one can take from you
We have also initiated a relief program for low-income individuals and have distributed over 27,000 free land deeds in this area
A new system will send government officials directly to villages to distribute these land deeds efficiently, eliminating the need for people
to travel to the District or Divisional Secretariat
District Secretaries, Divisional Secretaries, Land Officers, Councilors, and the Governor will visit villages to hand over the land deeds
I have instructed this program to start on the coming Monday and to complete it promptly.My sole objective is to ensure that land rights are
Honourable President today
This project, initiated by him, began with an allocation of approximately one billion rupees provided by Minister Wajira Abeywardena
Ranil Wickremesinghe, who launched the project during his tenure as Prime Minister, is here today as President to inaugurate it.The
We are coordinating with the Department of Agriculture to implement this program in the Batticaloa district, which is an agricultural hub
with a large number of farmers.The President has also highlighted the potential for aquaculture development, given that the Eastern Province
boasts the longest coastline in the country
We are actively promoting local farmers and businesses to engage in aquaculture projects
Additionally, with large deposits of mineral sand in the region, the President has instructed us to add value to this resource and advance
District Coordination Committee Co-Chairman A
and appoint teachers for the people of Batticaloa, is a historic event.Currently, there is much discussion about the upcoming elections and
questions about potential candidates
Political leaders are visiting Jaffna, making various promises to the Tamil people
It is essential to provide some relief to the Tamil community, and we are proud that this consensus has been reached, thanks to your
efforts.The war caused significant losses, and it is our responsibility to foster an environment of cooperation to prevent such conflicts in
The people of this country aspire to build a nation where Sinhalese, Muslims, and Tamils can live together harmoniously
faced a severe economic crisis, President Ranil Wickremesinghe took charge and implemented numerous new economic policies
It is essential for the people to be committed to advancing these policies.We all share the responsibility of rescuing our country from the
economic crisis and providing hope for the youth
We must choose whether to continue borrowing as a bankrupt nation or to manage our debt and build a strong economy
Today, we are progressing with a focus on long-term vision and economic sustainability
Even with money in hand, people had to stand in queues for days to buy essentials, and there was no clear plan for recovery.However,
President Ranil Wickremesinghe courageously took charge because he had the right program to move the country forward economically
While many criticize the darkness, it takes a true leader to dispel it and bring in the light
This is why the President stepped in
Presidential Senior Adviser on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayaka, Eastern Province Governor Senthil
Thondaman, other regional political representatives, Batticaloa District Secretary J
Muralidaran, Eastern Provincial Education Secretary H.E.M.W.G
Dissanayake, and a group of government officials.--PMD--
