DDEC to come under ministry

by Mohammed NAALIR

The Cooperative and Internal Trade Ministry has taken over the management of Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre (DDEC).

This decision was taken by Minister Johnston Fernando following corruption and malpractices found on the management of the DDEC.

The farmers who contribute to the DDEC and the traders had complained to the Ministry the malpractices and corruption being occurred in the management of Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre for a long time.

Minister Fernando who inspected the real situation of the centre decided to take over the management of DDEC under the control of Cooperative and Internal Trade Ministry with immediate effect.

Considering the welfare of the consumers and the traders this decision was taken, Minister Fernando said.