Lions District 306A 1 to support Gemi Pubuduwa and Suwa Udana programs

Lions Club 306A 1 has included in its development plan for 2008/2009 to plant over 100,000 saplings and control dumping of garbage in its governing areas, Lions District 306A 1 Governor, Dr. Senarath Rekogama said.

Addressing a ceremony to induct members to the new cabinet held under the patronage of Plan Implementation Minister P. Dayaratne and President of the International Lions Club, Mahendra Amarasuriya, Dr. Rekogama said his organisation would use a tripartite effort to gain better results by enhancing productivity, and quality of service.

He said the organisation will contribute to improve the infrastructure of ten rural villages under the Gemi Pupuduwa program.

Lions District 306A 1 has also planned to hold eight health camps under the Suwa Udana program at provincial level and provide 30,000 pairs of spectacles, conduct 1000 cataract operations and hold several awareness programs on healthy living.

Among the other programs included in the agenda are; vocational training on computer, carpentry, masonry, electrical wiring, gem cutting, food processing, agriculture and motor mechanics, he said.