Positive mindset to mould noble society

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

The Prime Minister's Office is implementing a programme to foster positive attitudes in Sri Lankans with a view to creating a noble society with economic development, under the theme of Yahapath Sithak-Sawimath Ratak.

Under this, a drama series themed Piya Geta Pela created on the concept of Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne will be telecast Sundays from September 18 at 7 pm on Rupavahini.

The Prime Minister's Office said that such a series of activities are designed to promote rapid economic development in the country as envisaged in the Mahinda Chintana Future Vision.

Parallel to the ongoing programmes aimed at economic development there are several other concepts that are to be put into operation to bring about social uplift in the country.

According to Prime Minister's Secretary Tissa Amarasekara, a society devoid of bribery and corruption, a nation that nurtures peace and tranquility of mind together with balanced intellect and a healthy life-style and a self-disciplined society with wholesome norms and practices are the concepts which have to be put into operation to ensure progress in society.

There are several norms and practices to be developed in Sri Lankan society and there is a great responsibility on the country's administration to develop positive attitudes, Amarasekara said.

He was addressing a press briefing on Piya Geta Pela drama series at the Prime Minister's Office yesterday.

The drama series will infuse into the minds of the people positive attitudes, he said.

Piya Geta Pela Director and Producer Sudath Rohana, Script Writer Somaweera Senanayake and artistes also participated.