Deyata Kirula brings prosperity to Moneragala

The message containing the successful completion of the Deyata Kirula National Exhibition held at the Buttala Gam Udawa Grounds in Moneragala has officially handed over to President Mahinda Rajapaksa by exhibition committee Chairman Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya at Temple Trees recently.

A press release by the President's Media division said according to the message more than two million people viewed the exhibition during its seven days.

The exhibition held on theme Ashcharyaye Kirula was not a mere exhibition but a development program as well resulting in the investment of Rs 10 billion and development work of the Monaragale district.

Rs 750 million was invested on Agricultural Development including the promotion of crop cultivation of 600 acres, launching the 1,000 tanks program, development of more than 40,000 home gardens and donation of agricultural equipment to 262 schools.

Around Rs 4,000 million was invested on road development including the development of more than 250 kms national and provincial roads while the development of rural roads will benefit 4,000 families.

An investment of Rs 800 million has made on city and housing development in Moneragale and under this program a new Police station, bus stand and 4,100 houses were built in Buttala. A dedicated economic centre was set up at Sellakataragama.

Under the banking and financial facilities sector, Rs 550 million was invested while four new bank branches were set up and credit facilities provided for 375 entrepreneurs in addition to housing schemes.

Rs 600 was invested on education, sports and vocational training activities in the region.

Under the program, 10 schools were rehabilitated, books worth Rs one million donated to seven new libraries and facilities provided for 14,000 sportsmen and women with two playgrounds, a swimming pool, 12 volleyball courts and holding of cultural and technical workshops in 11 schools.

Rs 650 million was invested in Health facilities. The Moneragala hospital was provided with a new four storeyed building with sophisticated equipment. Four blood bank branches were also set up in Moneragale while X ray and scanning machines were provided for several hospitals. Another 13 mobile health camps were held and 9,800 patients treated at them.

Other investments included Rs 400 million for social dividends, Rs 500 million for industries and Trade, Rs 1,200 million on Irrigation and Power, Rs 250 million on Information and Communication Technology Development and Rs 250 million for Mobile Services, Religious program, worships and shramadana activities.

Uva Chief Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, Minister Jagath Pushpakumara and other officials were also present at the handing over ceremony.