Two Jana Sevana villages in Trincomalee

Ridma DISSANAYAKE

All measures are in place to establish two Jana Sevana villages in the Trincomalee district. State officers and selected families in Trincomalee will receive homes under this project, said Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Deputy Minister Susantha Punchinilame.

The Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Ministry will build these homes according to a request made by the Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Deputy Minister.

Accordingly, the Deputy Minister will lay the foundation stones for these two villages in Werugan and Seru Nuwara areas on October 31. Sixty homes will be built under this programme and each family will receive a 15 perch land. Families will receive housing loans of Rs.300,000 under low interest rates.