To keep the Tamil expatriates informed of the progress of the "Vadakin Vasantham" development programme, a meeting was organized at Saraswathy Hall, Wellawatta by the All Ceylon Hindu Congress.

Governor, Northern Province, Major General GA Chandrasiri made presentations regarding resettlement and progress of “Vadakin Vasantham” and development plan of Mannar Thiruketheeswaram Kovil surroundings.