Gama Neguma to build a new Lanka

By L. S. A. Wedaarachchi

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The Gama Neguma program 2008, launched by the Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development was inaugurated in five districts Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Matara, Kalutara and Hambantota during the weekend. The objective of the Gama Neguma islandwide program is to build a new Sri Lanka in keeping with the Mahinda Chintana development plan.

Rs. 33,241 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure for the Gama Neguma and the other development projects this year.

Secretary to the Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development W. K. K. Kumarasiri said that the government has planned to implement the program in 2008, 2009 and 2010 in three stages. The country has been divided into six zones and a minister has been appointed to be in charge of each zone, he said.

He said that the program would be implemented in three areas infrastructure lifestyle and spiritual development. The government has decided to give priority to rural lifestyle development this year. Priority will be given to projects that help to increase local products he said.