President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told the people in Kegalle a special programme will be launched to mitigate disastrous consequences of landslides that frequently occur in the district.
President made this pledge while attending several public gatherings organized in Kegalle district yesterday (18). President Rajapaksa was in Kegalle in support of the candidates of Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) contesting August 5th election.
Responding to queries by the public, President Rajapaksa said native crops will receive a higher price in the future as import of minor crops has been halted.
After listening to requests of the people President instructed officials to develop Bulathkohupitiya – Yatiyanthota road.
President paid special attention to the request of protecting the youth from illegal drug menace prevalent in the area.
He also attended the public meeting organized by the SLPP candidate Indunil Shantha Gunasekara at Mayurapada College playground where he engaged in cordial discussions with the residents of the area.
Issues faced by the health workers were presented and the people discussed the importance of amending age-old laws in order to revive Co-operative Movement to which President responded positively.
Earlier in the day, during meetings at Deraniyagala Sirisaman Central College playground and Children’s Park in Deraniyagala President Rajapaksa stated that priority will be given to promote local rubber cultivation and production while assuring a reasonable price for rubber. This will be instrumental in attracting unemployed persons to the industry, President said. Those who engaged in the rubber industry do not receive a proper price for their products due to the involvement of middlemen. Hence, the number of people occupied in the sector is less, people pointed out. Spice producers too voiced their grievances.(PMD News)
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