Mirigama-Karagahatenna model village opened

Shirley WIJESINGHE

Mirigama-Karagahatenna, a village in the Gampaha district developed at a cost of Rs. 6 million as a model village under the Gama Neguma development drive was opened recently by Nation Building Minister S.M. Chandrasena recently.

The village consists of infrastructure facilities including pipe borne drinking water facilities , electricity and concreted by- roads constructed under the Gama Neguma master development drive.

Ten houses have also been built under the Dhiriya Piyasa constructed with the 20 percent of labour participation for low incomers of the area, a house for a family of a war hero were included for the project.

Reconstruction of the Kalugama Buddhist Vidyalaya, and the construction of a community hall and committee hall were included in the project.

Water-sealed toilet facilities for more than 34 families have also been provided.

Projects targeted for livelihood development and home gardening projects launched by the Sri Lanka Samurdhi Development Authority are in operation at the moment.

The projects commenced with the assistance of line ministries and Governmental organizations.

Over 122 families will be benefited by the project.