Development drive:

RDOs should play bigger role

Sanjaya Asela Mathurata

Active participation of the rural Development institutes is an essential factor in the implementation of rural development programs carried out by the Government, said Central Province Governor Tikiri Kobbakaduwa.

The Governor expressed these views at the function held in Governor's office, Kandy to issue appointment letters to 20 Rural Development Officers (RDOs) and Textile and Sewing Instructors recently.

He said Sri Lanka has embarked on a new journey toward development. Therefore Rural Development Officers have more responsibility towards development.

The Governor recalled that before 2005 our public service functioned to the tune of the World Bank. They wanted to curtail our public sector to 600,000.

The United National Party had made all arrangements to fulfill World Bank requirements. Today public sector employees have been able to secure their jobs under President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Several Provincial Ministers and Ministry officials also participated.