Massive development projects for Moneragala, Badulla

THE HealthCare, Nutrition and Uva-wellassa Development Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva has given priority to develop the two electorates of 'Viyaluwa' and 'Mahiyangana' under the "Pubudamu Wellassa Development Program".

A sum of Rs. 500 million has been allocated to a carry out a large number of development projects in the two Districts of Moneragala and Badulla.

Accordingly, the development of infrastructure facilities in the Mahiyangana and Viyaluwa will be inaugurated on June 25 and 26 at a cost of Rs.100 million.

The development projects include Meegahakivula drinking water project costing Rs. 16.8 million, Araawa child and maternity Care Centre costing Rs. 1.5 million, Pre-historic settlers' Museum at Dambana costing Rs. 5.3 million intended to preserve the cultural identity of early settlers of Dambana forests and many other infrastructure facility projects such as highways, power and energy, etc.