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Schoolchildren can visit power
projects
A special programme organised by the CEB during
holidays:
by Ananda KANNANGARA
Schoolchildren will get a rare opportunity to study the electricity
distribution process in Sri Lanka's three major hydro power projects;
the Victoria, Wimalasurendra, Samanalawewa and also the thermal power
plant at Kelanitissa during the current school vacation which commenced
on December 10.
According to this programme, schoolchildren in groups could visit
these four major power stations from tomorrow.
A team of officials, attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB)
will be deployed at each power station to educate the students. During
this period schoolchildren will be able to have a close look at the
sophisticated technological equipment used to generate power. The
officials will also educate the children as to how home electrical
appliances should be used to conserve energy. Power and Energy Minister
Patali Champika Ranawaka told the Junior Observer that the objective of
implementing such a programme for the first time in Sri Lanka is to
educate the younger generation on development activities currently being
carried out in the country.
A senior CEB spokesman said following the approval of heads of
schools, special permission will have to be obtained from the CEB for
such visits.
In addition, the general public or any other organisation in the
country could also visit these power stations during this period with
approvals obtained from the CEB.
More details in this regard could be obtained from the General
Manager, CEB Headquarters, Sir Chittampalam A Gardinar Mawatha, Colombo
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