Plantations Ministry launch program
The Plantations Ministry has launched a series of programs to improve
the living standards of the estate labour under the patronage of
Planation Industries Minister D.M. Jayaratne. During his recent
inspection of Elpitiya Plantation Estates, the Minister declared open a
social development centre and laid the foundation for a Children's
Development Centre.
A sum of Rs. 250 million has been earmarked for social development
and infrastructure facilities in 31 estates in Galle district.
Plantations Ministry Additional Secretary Wimal Jayawardena and Upali
Dissanayaka, Plantations Development Director Lal Ravindra Perera and
Elpitiya Plantation CEO Tony Gunawardena also participated.
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