Innovative programmes have helped country’s progress - Minister

Ishara MUDUGAMUWA

The government has introduced development programmes which have helped the country progress, said Construction, Engineering Services, Housing and Common Amenities Minister Wimal Weerawansa.

Participating at the launching ceremony of Siyane Nature Park housing project, Minister Weerawansa said the government has paid special attention to the various spheres of development which were long neglected in the past.

The government also seeks private sector assistance for its development activities.

“President Mahinda Rajapaksa brought peace to the country by defeating terrorism, as he saw the conflict from a different angle. It is the same stance being adopted with the development challenge,” the Minister said.

Minister Weerawansa also said some people in the Opposition have no idea about how the country should face the development challenge.

Construction work of the Siyane Nature Park Housing Project under “Jana Sevana” one million housing development programme was launched recently under the patronage of Ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Wimal Weerawansa.

The housing project which costs Rs. 180 million and consists of 40 houses will be completed within a year. Deputy Ministers Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Pandu Bandaranayake also participated in the occasion.