Arrangements for Deyata Kirula in full swing

by I. L. M. Rizan, Addalaichenai Central Correspondent

Arrangements in connection with with the Deyata Kirula 2013 National Development Exhibition are in progress in the Ampara district.

The exhibition will be held at the Ampara Hardy Technical Institute and the surrounding area covering 273 acres from March 23. All arrangements are being made by the Deyata Kirula Secretariat under the guidance of Minister of Telecommunication and Information Technology, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya.

The development projects relating to Deyata Kirula - 2013 in Ampara were delayed due to heavy rains, floods, and adverse weather conditions, but now they are in progress. Work in connection with the exhibition have also commenced and are in progress.

New building constructions, rehabilitation of old buildings, construction of carpet and concrete roads, rehabilitation of minor irrigation tanks and extension of electricity and telephone connections are under way.

Important roads in the town are being widened and carpeted. The main exhibition will be held at the Hardy Technical Institute, where several buildings are coming up.

The exhibition paves the way for a series of development activities in the four districts, where infrastructure facilities are being upgraded, while generating employment opportunities. Of the allocation, Rs 45,375 million has been earmarked for the development of identified development projects, including road development activities.