Water Supply and Drainage Ministry launches new projects:

Drinking water for NCP

Nadira Gunatilleke

The National water Supply and Drainage Board which comes under the purview of Water Supply and Drainage Ministry will launch drinking water supply projects in the North Central Province (NCP) as a remedy for the increasing kidney diseases there, Water Supply and Drainage Ministry Media Coordinator Lalith Rohana Liyanage said.

According to Liyanage several drinking water supply projects have already been commenced in the province by the Board. The Ministry is now planning to establish a special fund for water under the direction of Water Supply and Drainage Minister Dinesh Gunawardena. The fund will assist to protect water and provide drinking water for rural people.

The provincial council institutions and community based organizations will have access to this fund. A special discussion on drinking water supply projects in the NCP was held in Anuradhapura recently. Minister Gunawardena, Deputy Minister W B Ekanayake, Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. P B Jayasundara and other officials attended the discussion, he said.

During the meeting Minister Gunawardena had stressed the importance of working according to a proper time table and a plan. Completing work of all projects on time saves public funds. The officials should be creative to work effectively. Minister Gunawardena had also pointed out that the country has historical capabilities and technologies to be creative.