Over Rs 10,900 m for infrastructure

Nethali STRUYS

Rs 10,976 million has been invested in developing infrastructure facilities in the Anuradhapura District parallel to the ongoing reconstruction activities for the Deyata Kirula Exhibition next year, said Anuradhapura District Secretary Mahinda Senevirathne. The Ports and Highways Ministry and the Road Development Authority have taken initiatives to rehabilitate and develop roads in Anuradhapura, Mihinthale and within the exhibition grounds at a cost of Rs 4,500 million.

Rs 2,700 million has been invested by the Economic Development Ministry in developing internal roads in the North Central Province. The Wildlife and Agrarian Services Ministry has invested Rs 200 million to reconstruct anicuts and canals in the area. The Power and Energy Ministry has invested Rs 1,500 million to provide electricity supply.

The North Central Provincial Council is investing Rs 615 million in minor irrigation renovations. He said Rs 550 million has been invested in irrigation and tank reconstruction.