Funds to develop GN divisions

Atapattu BANDARA

Prime Minister D.M.Jayaratne

The government will allocate Rs one million for each Grama Niladari Division to expedite development activities under the Gama Neguma programme, Prime Minister D.M.Jayaratne said.

These funds will be provided for Pradeshiya Sabha members, the Prime Minister said addressing a meeting at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Gampola office yesterday.

The acceptance of project reports of the Pradeshiya Sabha members for development activities has started. The funds will be released through divisional secretariats, he said.

"Priority will be given to people's choice in implementing development projects. President Mahinda Rajapaksa is a leader who loves village and he is determined to develop the village. "This is a government of the poor. Development projects are aimed at the general public," he said.

"The benefits of economic and agricultural projects will be experienced by the public soon.

"The government has planned to develop the country from the grass roots level.

Pradeshiya Sabha members have an enormous responsibility in making the effort a success, the Prime Minister said.