Nenasala set up at Agalawatta

The 750th Nenasala set up at the Bellana Sri Dharmapala Maha Pirivena in Agalawatta in the Kalutara district was opened by President Mahinda Rajapaksa parallel to the centenary commemoration of the Pirivena recently.

The President also launched the web-site of the Maha Pirivena.

"This Nenasala is not only for the Pirivena but also for the children of the area. When the pirivena is improved the village is improved; when the village is improved, the country is improved," said President Rajapaksa.

The 750th Nenasala was set up in pursuance of the 'project for setting 1,000 Nenasalas islandwide', a concept of the President.

"This Government has done more for Pirivena education than any other Government. It has increased the student's subsidy. Action will be taken to improve the standard of Pirivena education," he said.

"Today in this country there is freedom of movement, expression and living. We have created an era where everyone can protect his life. But we are pressured to answer why we brought about this era. We know that when we look at the happenings in the world today, anyone could have different views and political wants.

However, we must sink differences and give priority to the motherland. At a time when the motherland is threatened, it is the duty of everyone to stand on behalf of the motherland putting aside all such personal agendas".

Education Minister Bandula Gunawardhana, Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe, Ports and Highways Project Minister Nirmala Kothalawala, ICTA CEO Reshan Dewapura and ICTA Strategic Communications Director Athula Pushpakumara were also present.

ICTA CEO Reshan Dewapura said Nenasalas (wisdom outlets) had become not only rural information technology centres but institutions close to the people.

They bring universal knowledge to the people and carry out many modern information technology services.