Ministry of Defence  – Media Centre

A series of programmes, including the proposed distribution of cement under the decentralized budget, the laying of foundation stones for school development projects under the ‘Kandukara Dashakaya’ programme and the progress review of completed projects, were conducted under the patronage of State Minister of Defence Hon. Premitha Bandara Tennakoon yesterday (Jun 23) at several places in the Dambulla and Matale districts.

The required resources, budgetary allocations and labour for the development projects implemented in Dambulla and Matale were facilitated through the direct intervention and supervision of the State Minister.

Accordingly, a programme commenced yesterday to distribute cement for development work in registered Buddhist temples at the Laggala Divisional Secretariat.

Subsequently,  site visits were conducted to inspect work on the construction of partially completed two-story building and the smart classroom at Ranamuregama Vidyalaya, Wilgamuwa, new office building at Narangamuwa Primary School, concrete road repair work and the proposed site for the construction of a bridge in Guruwela area, road development project near Velankatiya lake, renovation of new classroom building and the main hall of Wilgamuwa Hattotamuna Vidyartha Primary School, conversion of No 2 and 3 classrooms into smart classrooms and the repair work of the main hall of Wilgamuwa Minipura Vijaya Maha Vidyalaya, construction of smart classroom at Wilgamuwa Agrabodhi Vidyalaya and the renovation of the laboratory and the sanitation facility at Wilgamuwa Ma Oya Junior school.

The State Minister instructed the officials concerned to expedite work in progress and carry out the proposed programmes to be implemented more effectively.

School Principals, teachers, students, parents and many local residents were present on these occasions.