Divineguma, a novel feature - Sabaragamuwa Governor

Sabaragamuwa Group Corr.

Divineguma is a novel feature of the Mahinda Chinthana Idiri Dekma programme implemented to eradicate poverty and the development between the urban and rural areas, said Sabaragamuwa Governor W.J.M. Lokubandara.

Sabaragamuwa Governor W.J.M. Lokubandara

He was addressing a workshop attended by Ayurvedic physicians of Kegalle and Ratnapura districts at the Kagalle SANASA Adyapana Mandapaya on January 25.

Lokubandara said the Sabaragamuwa PC was taking steps to obtain the contribution of Ayurvedic physicians for the successful implementation of the Divineguma programme by setting up an Ayurvedic hospital in every DS Division through the Ayurveda Conservation Committee.

Governor Lokubandara recalling the feats of the country's forefathers said the giants who erected edifices like the Ruwanweliseya went to Ayurvedic physicians for medication rather than Western doctors when they fell ill.

The physician in the village was the second best healer who cured illnesses next to the Viharadhipathi in the area. He said the area around Sri Pada is a catchment area abound with medicinal plants.

The Sabaragamuwa PC had made arrangements to enable Ayurveda physicians to promote their vocation by making use of this vital asset.

Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister Maheepala Herath said he had taken all steps to remedy shortcomings in Ayurveda hospitals in the province. Provincial Chief Secretary H.P. Kularatne and other officials were also present on the occasion.