Jaffna gets Poshana Mandiraya

Ridma Dissanayake

An Ayurveda Nutrition Centre (Poshana Mandiraya) constructed by the Sri Lanka Navy and funded by the Indigenous Medicine Ministry was ceremonially opened by Indigenous Medicine Minister Salinda Dissanayake in Nagadeepa, Jaffna recently.

The opening of an Ayurveda Centre in Nagadeepa fulfills a long-felt need of the public. The centre will benefit people living in neighbouring islets and Jaffna as well, sources said.

Nagadeepa Viharaya Chief Incumbent Ven Navadagala Padmakeerthi Thera addressing the gathering appreciated the services of the Navy and paid tribute to the interest and support given by the Northern Naval Command to the public living in Jaffna.

He also praised the completion of the facility, originally estimated at Rs 10 million, utilising only Rs 3.5 million due to the excellent management by the Navy.

Traditional and Small Enterprise Development Minister Douglas Devananda, Northern Naval Area Commander Rear Admiral Shirantha Udawaththa, Velanai Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman S.Samaraza, Indigenous Medicine Ministry officials, students and teachers of neighbouring schools and residents were also present.