'Electricity for all in EP achieved'

The Power and Energy Ministry has achieved its target of providing electricity for all in the Eastern Province, a spokesman for the Ministry said.

He said that Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka will commission several rural electrification projects in the Eastern province from today till September 4.

He will commission eight rural electrification projects on these days, the spokesman said.

Minister Ranawaka will commission four rural electrification projects and five extensions in Padhaviya-Sripura constructed at a cost of Rs. 40.7 million today. Over 421 families will benefit by it.

The Minister will also commission two rural electrification projects and four extension projects constructed at a cost of Rs. 6.8 million in Kantale and Seruwila tomorrow.

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