[:SI]සංවර්ධන[:en]Development[:]

More funds to develop Matara-19.07.2009-ITN News Sri Lanka

The support of public representatives and officials is needed for development centering on the village.
Senior Presidential Advisor and Parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa said two months had passed since the total liberation of the country from terrorism. The Lions flag is fluttering in all 25 Districts due to this significant achievement by the war heroes. Electricity is being supplied to the entire country including Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts. He pointed out that the Presidents concept is to improve all villages and thereby develop the country.

Mr. Rajapaksa chaired a special meeting to review progress of development in the Matara District. It was held at the District Secretariat yesterday. It was agreed to grant 325 million rupees at the rate of 500,000 rupees to each of the 650 Grama Niladhari Divisions within the District under the Gama Neguma. In addition to setting apart 100 million rupees for Provincial road development, 70 million rupees will be allocated to complete the provision of electricity this year. 45 million rupees was set apart for development schemes of the Southern Development Authority. It was agreed at this meeting to extend the grants needed to develop 19 dilapidated bridges. Ministers and Government officials adverted attention on the removal of obstacles in the re-cultivation of fallow paddy lands in the District. Ministers Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena, Dulles Alahapperuma and Chandrasiri Gajadeera, Governor Kumari Balasuriya, Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal De Silva and many senior Government officials and heads of establishments attended this meeting.

Galle development reviewed-18.07.2009-ITN News Sri Lanka

Progress of development work in the Galle District is being reviewed. Senior Presidential Advisor and Parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa undertook an inspection tour of the development work.
He said he was visiting the Southern region on a direction of the President and at the request of the Chief Minister. He assured that the Provincial Council and the Ministers will continue the work in the Galle District.

A meeting to review progress of the development work of the Galle District was chaired by Mr. Rajapaksa. It drew attention to the present situation of the development. Discussions centred at length on the Gama Neguma development programme, the Galle Urban Development Plan, Highways, power projects, the agricultural and irrigations sectors. Submissions were made on foreign investment ventures mooted by the Southern Provincial Council. Prominent among them were the Southern Province Rural Economic Promotion Programme and projects related to the rebuilding of areas damaged by the tsunami. Ministers Piyasena Gamage, Hemakumara Nanayakkara and Gunaratne Weerakoon, Deputy Minister Lionel Premasiri, Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody, Southern Province Governor Kumari Balasuriya and Chief Minister Shan Wijelal De Silva were among those present at this discussion.

Power supplies to the entire North-16.07.2009-ITN News Sri Lanka

Electricity will be provided to the Northern Province under the Uthuru Wasanthaya programme..
At a meeting on the 21st of last month on the development of the Killinochchi and Mullativu Districts, Senior Presidential Advisor and Parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa emphasised that priority should be given to the provision of electricity in the development of the Districts. The Ministry of Power and Energy will handle the programme under the supervision of Basil Rajapaksa and at the behest of the President. Accordingly, action was being taken to provide electricity to the Mullativu, Killinochchi, Oddusudan and Nedunkerni areas within a short period of 121 days.
In his address, Basil Rajapakse referred to their plans to light up the entire North as soon as possible. He said this was possible as the Security Forces had totally liberated the country from terrorism. He was speaking at the commissioning of an Electrification Scheme in the Mullaitivu District.
Government Agent Mullaitivu Emelda Sukumar who was present on the occasion lauded the programme. She said the civilians had not at all expected the provision of power supplies in this manner. They are fortunate to enjoy such facilities.
Electricity was provided to more areas yesterday under the patronage of Basil Rajapaksa. GA Kilinochchi K.Vedanayagam and Kilinochchi Commanding Officer Major General Channa Gunatilake were present.
Nedunkerni also received power supplies under the guidance of Mr. Rajapaksa. Mullaitivu Commanding Officer organised these activities.

Oddusudan also received power supplies under Basil Rajapaksas guidance. The arrangements were made by Commander of Task Force 8 Colonel Nissanka Wanniarachchi.

China’s support solicited to develop East and North 05 04 2009

China has extended support for road development projects exceeding 40 billion rupees. It is hoped that China will also contribute to development of the East and the North as well.
Senior Presidential Advisor and Parliamentarian Basil Rajapaksa chaired a meeting at the Presidential Secretariat on development projects handled by Chinese contractors in Sri Lanka. 12 Chinese firms have already launched road development projects in the island. Mr. Rajapaksa was confident that the Chinese Government will extend support for future development.
Basil Rajapaksa pointed out that 26 projects have been successfully launched with Chinese assistance. It is making a vital contribution to Sri Lankas development. He expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Sri Lankan Government to the Chinese Government, contractors and others including investors.

Minister Susantha Punchinilame, Chinas Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yang Xiuping, Highways Ministry Secretary S. Amarasekera and officials of the Road Development Authority attended this meeting.