Sound economy needed to take country forward

Avissawella group correspondent

We must not fear to take loans for development projects. The late President J.R. Jayawardene took highest loan in the world to put up the Mahaweli project. No massive development could be done without loans. What is needed today is to build a sound economy and take the country forward to fulfill the aspirations of the people, said Dinesh Gunawardana, Minister of Urban Development and Water Supply when he declared open the Avissawella New Bus Terminal and the shopping complex.

He said that the Seethavakapura UC need not have any fear about the loan taken to put up the bus terminal and the shopping complex because he was there to protect the UC.

A plan has been approved to develop Avissawella and according to the plan the development project will be expanded from Seethavaka ganga up to Pusella Oya.

The Minister said there is no wonder that people express fear when a town is modernised.

We must face the challenges and take the country forward.

He said that President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has assured fullest cooperation to see the successful implementation of the Avissawella development project.

Alavi Mowlana, Governor, Western Province said that after a long time he was able to appear before a ceremony which conducted in an environment where there is no differences. No political or any other differences mixed in this ceremony. This is a good beginning for others to follow. K.D.P. Arsakularatna, Chairman, Seethavakapura UC also spoke.