“Take Your Share of Peace” programme launched

[August 26, 2003 - 10.00 GMT]

The Government today launched its accelerated programme to provide electricity and better roads to the people in rural areas. The 18-month programme is called “Take Your Share of Peace”.

“We are now in a position to share peace dividends among the people”, Cabinet spokesman Prof. G. L. Peiris told the media today.

The total cost of the programme is over Rs. 1700 million. China, Kuwait, Sweden and ADB will assist the government in this development programme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last Updated Date: August 26, 2003  -10.00 GMT.

 


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