Over 120 Samurdhi projects completed in Kelaniya

Edward WEERASINGHE- Kelaniya group correspondent

The Kelaniya Samurdhi Headquarters located at the Kelaniya Divisional Secretariat has successfully completed over 120 Samurdhi projects assigned to Kelaniya in 2009, to raise the living standards of Samurdhi beneficiaries, said Kelaniya Samurdhi Headquarters Senior Manageress K. Padmalatha.

She further said that under this program they have carried out 21 Samurdhi projects providing infrastructure facilities costing Rs. 6,350,715. The Sri Lanka Samurdhi Authority has allocated Rs. 4,745,964, while Samurdhi beneficiaries have voluntarily contributed their service for these projects.

In the meantime, 19 houses have been built under the Samurdhi Housing Development Projects which cost Rs. 1,115,000.

Another 76 projects were also carried out in Kelaniya to distribute kitchen utensils, sewing machines and equipment for cultivators which cost Rs. 1,192,407.

Padmalatha highly praised the service, guidance and cooperation extended for the success of these projects by the Kelaniya Divisional Secretary W.H.V. Pushpamala, Samurdhi Managers and Samurdhi Development Officers in Kelaniya.