Kandy district Development
Source - 2010-01-01
Kandy is the magnificent capital of the historical upcountry (the Kanda Udarata). Kandy district is also the birth place of many patriots who sacrificed their precious life for the sake of the nation. People of the upcountry who were born in such a City are indeed a blessed lot. It was in the last four years that several development projects uplifting the life of people in the district were implemented, multiplying this blessedness of the City in many folds.
There are 20 District Development Secretariat Divisions in the District which covers a land area of 1940 sq.km. The population of the district amounts to about 1,378,016. 2758 villages of the district are administered by one Municipality, 4 Urban Councils and 17 Pradeshiya Sabhas.
Road Development
A new facelift for 18 curve road
It is clearly shown that only during the last four years that a bright era was dawn on the district since independence in 1948. It was while the country was enmeshed in a war environment, that the government laid its hand on the development of the district from 2005 – 2009. Among the projects being implanted is the gigantic project of the well known 18 curve Kandy-Mahiyangana Road. Work on the construction of this road was commenced in 2008 and the estimated expenditure will be Rs. 4800 million. This dual carriage highway with a width of 8.25M is scheduled to be completed in 2011. Assistance for this project is provided by the Asian Development Bank.
No previous government showed any interest in development this road and it is not a secret that this negligence glaringly affected the economy of the country. It was for the betterment of the people of the area that the government undertook to implement this project.
Kandy-Pallekele Road
The government started reconstruction of the Kandy Prison-Pallekele road last year. The estimated cost of this project is Rs. 1517 million and it is a joint venture of Commissioner of Prisons Department and State Engineering Corporation. Work on 25% of the project has been completed and in the year 2009 the government has spent Rs. 407.5 million in this regard.
In addition to the aforementioned road developments, work on other roads relating to Provincial Development projects are nearing completion.
Gannoruwa, Murutalawa, Kiribathkumbura, Diyapalagoda, Akurana, Dunuwila, Alakolanga, Hantane, Uduwela, Gampola, Orayan, Polgolla, Doragamuwa, Nawalapitiya, Dekinda, Nawayalatenne, Jambugaspitiya, Pujapitiya, Ankumbura are being developed under this programme at a cost of Rs. 11,648 million, and the total kilo meterage amounts to 60.2 km.
The total length of the district’s road structure amounts to 716.43 km. The district’s roads being administered by 3 Executive Engineering Divisions include 180.31 km of Grade “A” roads. Development of these roads is being carried out by Kadugannawa and Kundasale Engineering Divisions.
Basically 5 main objectives are taken into consideration in developing the district’s roads. These are: minimizing the traffic congestion, Nawalapitiya road development, development of other roads in the district, building bridges and construction of new roads. These projects have been categorized as long term and short term projects. Under short term projects, in order to renovate the access roads, a stretch of 15 km on the Colombo Kandy road from Kadugannawa to Kandy Clock Tower has already been completed at a cost of Rs. 85.9 million. From Kandy to Weera Madduma Bandara junction of the Lake Circle of the Sangaraja Mawatha , a stretch of 2.6 km has been completed at a cost of Rs. 135 million. 3 km stretch of Deltota-Kirillagasgoda road upto Ramanadan Hall was carpeted at a cost of Rs. 72.62 million. 8.5 km of Mahiyangana-Diyatalawa road upto Digana was completed at a cost of Rs.204.75 million. 3.9 km of Kandy-Jaffna A-9 road upto Katugastota was completed by the Provincial Road Development Authority at as cost of Rs. 178.49 million. In parallel to the development of access roads within the City which was started as Short Term Projects, Sambodhi Mawatha, Suduhumpola Mawatha, Sri Wickrama Rajasingha Mawatha, S.W.R.D.Bandaranaike Mawatha, Gamini Dissanayake Mawatha, Asgiri Mawatha, Lamagaraya Mawatha, Keppitipola Mawatha, and Muslim Mosque Road are being renovated at a cost of Rs. 112.86 million. The total length of these roads amounts to 5 km.
Under renovation of alternative roads and development of junctions started as short term projects, Luis Peiris Mawatha, 2nd Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Boowelikada-Lewella, 2nd stage of Dharmashoka-Lewella, Tennekumbura, Boowelikada, Bogambara, junction in front of Kandy Railway Station, the government spent nearly Rs. 50 million.
Overhead bridges for passenger crossing
Construction of these bridges is also a step taken under short term project of Kandy City Development. Accordingly work on the construction of the overhead bridge across the railway track near Courts Complex joining Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha and William Gopallawa Mawatha, the overhead bridge in front of Good Shephards’ Convent, the overhead bridge upto Ladies Higher College, the overhead bridge in front of Road Development worksite at William Gopallawa Mawatha was completed by the Government at a cost of Rs. 55.48 million. In addition to this the government has also allocated Rs. 7.67 million for construction of an overhead bridge in front of Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya.
Out of the short term projects and the long term projects planned simoultaneously, work on some projects has already been started. These projects relating to development of access roads are: Expansion of Peradeniya-Getambe road upto 4 carriage ways; expansion of Kandy-Katugastota road upto 4 carriage ways including the Mahayyawa Tunnel; and expansion of the A-1 road from the Ladies Higher College upto Clock Tower. The government’s expenditure for these work amounts to Rs. 1,988.24
Renovation of alternative roads, construction of underpasses and overhead bridges are also being done under the long term projects. Accordingly, the government has decided to renovate the underpasses in front of the Clock Tower, Children’s Park, and the one in front of the hospital.
The government also spent Rs. 1,191.49 million for the development of Katugastota-Kurunegala A-10 road, Katugastota-Wattegama road, Galagedera-Rambukkana road, and Aladeniya-Eeriyagama road.
Building of Bridges
During the last four years, construction of bridges in parallel to road development was given a prominent place in the Kandy District. Building of a bridge across the river Mahaweli on Gampola-Nuwara Eliya road, Getambe bridge on Getambe-Gannoruwa road, Katugastota bridge on Kandy-Jaffna road, Ulapane bridge on Ulapane-Pussellawa road take a prime place. The cost involved was Rs. 500 million for Gampola bridge, Rs. 90 million for the Getambe bridge, Rs. 400 million for Katugastota bridge, and Rs. 75 million for the Ulapane bridge. Construction work on the proposed Ambuwawa-Ganetenna road has already been started and upon completion of this road, a short access road from Colomb-Gampola will become operational.
In addition to all these road work, the Japanese Government has provided assistance of Rs. 1165 through the Bank of Japan for the modernization of roads in the province. Meanwhile the government has allocated Rs. 87 million for construction of 8 overhead bridges. Work on 4 bridges has already been completed. The other 4 bridges will be constructed near Kingswood College, near Gas Filling Station, near Sitadevi Vidyalaya and near Swarnamalee Vidyalaya. These projects are implemented by the Road Development Authority.
The Hill-country Kingdom on the path to future prosperity
The information technology helps massively for the development of a country. Among the projects that were implemented in the country for the development of information technology in the country, includes the project being implemented in Kandy for the construction of an information technology Institute and an Information Technology Library. The project which was started in 2007 was scheduled to be completed this year. This project costing a sum of Rs. 200 million with government funds is being implemented by the Chief Ministry of the Central Province.
The Central Province Provincial Council did not have an administrative building and since the Provincial Administrative Building is being constructed in Pallekalle at a cost of Rs. 919 million. This construction work which was started in 2007 is in the last leg at present.
Development of Sports
It is the government policy to build a healthy and active young population through development of Sports. Deegana Sports Complex fulfills the aspirations of the people of Kandy district in this field. Construction of the first phase of this sports complex was started in 2006 at a cost of Rs. 113.1 million and the second phase was started in 2008 with government allocation amounting to Rs. 71.93 million. The Industrial Unit of the Central Provincial Council hopes to complete the entire complex by the year 2012. The estimated cost for the second phase of the project is Rs. 443 million.
Water Supply and Health Care Schemes.
Water is an essential prerequisite for men, plants and animals. It was during the last four years that the government paid its keen attention to start water supply schemes throughout the country. The Kandy district water supply projects were commenced under four phases and the work on the final phase is currently underway. There are 104 water supply schemes implemented in the district to cater to 43,937 households covering in 181 Divisions under 24 District Development Secretariat Divisions. These 104 water supply projects implemented at a cost of Rs. 507.04 million also indirectly helps over 2000 families.
For the 2nd stage of the water supply projects in the district implemented by the Water Supply Board, the government has spent Rs. 1118 million. For the Kandy South Water Supply Scheme implemented by the Water and Drainage Board, the government spent a sum of Rs. 1845 million. Also, for the second community water supply and healthcare project, 71% of work of which has already been completed, is being done at an initial cost of Rs. 663.92 million. 75% of work on the waste water projects commenced with government allocation amounting to Rs. 203 million has been completed.
Construction of latrines for 2833 families in 11 District Development Secretariat Divisions was carried out during the last 4 years. Another Health Care Project implemented under Mahinda Chintanaya was provision of Rain Water Collection Pots. Under this scheme the government spent Rs. 40 million for 1491 units in the Divisional Development Secretariat Divisions of Udu Dumbara, Patha Dumbara, Akurana, Panwila, Deltota, Patha Hewaheta, and Minipe.
Electricity Supply
In the year 2008, domestic electricity supply in the district was increased by 93% catering to 325,000 families. In hilly and remote areas where it was difficult to supply electricity through power lines, electricity to around 522 families was provided through solar panels. In order to fulfill the electricity requirements of rural masses, several rural electrification schemes were implemented during the last two years in areas such as Hewaheta, Udugama, Etabage, Hulugaha, Teldeniya, and Gidawa. 9 small scale Hydro Power Projects were established in the district which provides 19.2 megawatts of power to the National Grid. The government spent Rs. 330.88 million to develop electricity requirements of the Kandy district.
Employment Opportunities.
With the objective of expanding employment opportunities which strengthen the life standards of the people, the government established the Ulapanse Industrial City during the last four years. This Industrial Zone was targeted to develop 16 industries and 8 of these industries are already in operation and the rest will be commissioned soon, and these new units will provide employment for an additional number of 5000 persons.
Urban Development
Nawalapitiya Urban Development Scheme is one of the urban development schemes started during the last four years. Work on this project is nearing completion and it will have a shopping complex and the Economic Centre in addition to development of Nawalapitiya as a main town. Even upto 2006 Nawalapitiya remained as a remote village with few shops and an undeveloped area.
In addition to Nawalapitiya, Menikhinna Bus Stand, Bird Sanctuary, Kundasale Pradehisya Sabha Building, Court Complex, Katugastota Shopping Complex, were constructed during the last four years at a cost of Rs. 2,500 million.
For a Better Future
There are many proposals that have been accepted for implementation as new projects. Main projects among these include, Kandy Central Market, Deltota Bus Depot and the Shopping Complex, Urban Development in Eeriyagama, Kundasale, and Dodamgolla, Construction of Pradeshiya Sabha Building in Ganga Ihala Korale, Nawalapitiya Rest House, and Goodshed Bus Stand. The government envisages to spend over Rs. 5000 million on these projects.
With the objective of improving education facilities alone, the government spent Rs. 320.27 million in the district.
Construction of Health Facility buildings in the last four years were mainly centred the Kandy district. The number of such facilities constructed was 256 units and the amount spent was Rs. 224.4 million.
Progress in Agricultural Development
The Government spent over Rs. 30 million for agricultural development in the district. Nearly Rs. 60 million was spent for promoting dairy farming during the last four years. Over Rs. 70 million was spent on housing assistance and for construction of research buildings. The sum spent for agricultural development last year amounted to Rs. 60 million.
Development Work of the Provincial Council
During the last four years the Provincial Council spent Rs. 3408.8 million for implementation of 13007 projects in the Kandy district. For the year 2009 the Provincial Council allocated Rs. 980.22 million for 2102 projects while District Secretariat allocated Rs. 591.6 million for 6553 projects. The Plan Implementation Ministry spent Rs. 6525.14 million on 5019 projects. In addition to these projects, the government allocated Rs. 103,631 for 18 large scale projects with an expenditure of over Rs. 50 million each. These projects have shown a progress of 34% and in this regard the government provided Rs. 6197.26 million this year.
Under the Jathika Saviya and Maga Neguma schemes, Rs. 192.63 million for 3940 projects and Rs. 1096.73 million for 3254 projects have been spent in the District. Rs. 2458.2 million has been spent for 3039 projects under Provincial Council Development Funds. Rs. 15702.88 million has been spent for 2608 projects under funds provided by State Corporations and Authorities. The Tourist Development Authority has allocated Rs. 571.49 million for 21218 projects.
The total amount spent by the government under various administrative bodies during the last 4 years was Rs. 21471.63 million which covered 34302 projects. The Kandy District population of 1,378,016are benefiting from these projects. Don’t that they desire to join hands with the President whose only objective is to move the country forward to prosperity through this kind of massive development work.
There are 20 District Development Secretariat Divisions in the District which covers a land area of 1940 sq.km. The population of the district amounts to about 1,378,016. 2758 villages of the district are administered by one Municipality, 4 Urban Councils and 17 Pradeshiya Sabhas.
Road Development
A new facelift for 18 curve road
It is clearly shown that only during the last four years that a bright era was dawn on the district since independence in 1948. It was while the country was enmeshed in a war environment, that the government laid its hand on the development of the district from 2005 – 2009. Among the projects being implanted is the gigantic project of the well known 18 curve Kandy-Mahiyangana Road. Work on the construction of this road was commenced in 2008 and the estimated expenditure will be Rs. 4800 million. This dual carriage highway with a width of 8.25M is scheduled to be completed in 2011. Assistance for this project is provided by the Asian Development Bank.
No previous government showed any interest in development this road and it is not a secret that this negligence glaringly affected the economy of the country. It was for the betterment of the people of the area that the government undertook to implement this project.
Kandy-Pallekele Road
The government started reconstruction of the Kandy Prison-Pallekele road last year. The estimated cost of this project is Rs. 1517 million and it is a joint venture of Commissioner of Prisons Department and State Engineering Corporation. Work on 25% of the project has been completed and in the year 2009 the government has spent Rs. 407.5 million in this regard.
In addition to the aforementioned road developments, work on other roads relating to Provincial Development projects are nearing completion.
Gannoruwa, Murutalawa, Kiribathkumbura, Diyapalagoda, Akurana, Dunuwila, Alakolanga, Hantane, Uduwela, Gampola, Orayan, Polgolla, Doragamuwa, Nawalapitiya, Dekinda, Nawayalatenne, Jambugaspitiya, Pujapitiya, Ankumbura are being developed under this programme at a cost of Rs. 11,648 million, and the total kilo meterage amounts to 60.2 km.
The total length of the district’s road structure amounts to 716.43 km. The district’s roads being administered by 3 Executive Engineering Divisions include 180.31 km of Grade “A” roads. Development of these roads is being carried out by Kadugannawa and Kundasale Engineering Divisions.
Basically 5 main objectives are taken into consideration in developing the district’s roads. These are: minimizing the traffic congestion, Nawalapitiya road development, development of other roads in the district, building bridges and construction of new roads. These projects have been categorized as long term and short term projects. Under short term projects, in order to renovate the access roads, a stretch of 15 km on the Colombo Kandy road from Kadugannawa to Kandy Clock Tower has already been completed at a cost of Rs. 85.9 million. From Kandy to Weera Madduma Bandara junction of the Lake Circle of the Sangaraja Mawatha , a stretch of 2.6 km has been completed at a cost of Rs. 135 million. 3 km stretch of Deltota-Kirillagasgoda road upto Ramanadan Hall was carpeted at a cost of Rs. 72.62 million. 8.5 km of Mahiyangana-Diyatalawa road upto Digana was completed at a cost of Rs.204.75 million. 3.9 km of Kandy-Jaffna A-9 road upto Katugastota was completed by the Provincial Road Development Authority at as cost of Rs. 178.49 million. In parallel to the development of access roads within the City which was started as Short Term Projects, Sambodhi Mawatha, Suduhumpola Mawatha, Sri Wickrama Rajasingha Mawatha, S.W.R.D.Bandaranaike Mawatha, Gamini Dissanayake Mawatha, Asgiri Mawatha, Lamagaraya Mawatha, Keppitipola Mawatha, and Muslim Mosque Road are being renovated at a cost of Rs. 112.86 million. The total length of these roads amounts to 5 km.
Under renovation of alternative roads and development of junctions started as short term projects, Luis Peiris Mawatha, 2nd Rajasinghe Mawatha, Kuda Ratwatte Mawatha, Boowelikada-Lewella, 2nd stage of Dharmashoka-Lewella, Tennekumbura, Boowelikada, Bogambara, junction in front of Kandy Railway Station, the government spent nearly Rs. 50 million.
Overhead bridges for passenger crossing
Construction of these bridges is also a step taken under short term project of Kandy City Development. Accordingly work on the construction of the overhead bridge across the railway track near Courts Complex joining Sirimavo Bandaranaike Mawatha and William Gopallawa Mawatha, the overhead bridge in front of Good Shephards’ Convent, the overhead bridge upto Ladies Higher College, the overhead bridge in front of Road Development worksite at William Gopallawa Mawatha was completed by the Government at a cost of Rs. 55.48 million. In addition to this the government has also allocated Rs. 7.67 million for construction of an overhead bridge in front of Mahamaya Balika Vidyalaya.
Out of the short term projects and the long term projects planned simoultaneously, work on some projects has already been started. These projects relating to development of access roads are: Expansion of Peradeniya-Getambe road upto 4 carriage ways; expansion of Kandy-Katugastota road upto 4 carriage ways including the Mahayyawa Tunnel; and expansion of the A-1 road from the Ladies Higher College upto Clock Tower. The government’s expenditure for these work amounts to Rs. 1,988.24
Renovation of alternative roads, construction of underpasses and overhead bridges are also being done under the long term projects. Accordingly, the government has decided to renovate the underpasses in front of the Clock Tower, Children’s Park, and the one in front of the hospital.
The government also spent Rs. 1,191.49 million for the development of Katugastota-Kurunegala A-10 road, Katugastota-Wattegama road, Galagedera-Rambukkana road, and Aladeniya-Eeriyagama road.
Building of Bridges
During the last four years, construction of bridges in parallel to road development was given a prominent place in the Kandy District. Building of a bridge across the river Mahaweli on Gampola-Nuwara Eliya road, Getambe bridge on Getambe-Gannoruwa road, Katugastota bridge on Kandy-Jaffna road, Ulapane bridge on Ulapane-Pussellawa road take a prime place. The cost involved was Rs. 500 million for Gampola bridge, Rs. 90 million for the Getambe bridge, Rs. 400 million for Katugastota bridge, and Rs. 75 million for the Ulapane bridge. Construction work on the proposed Ambuwawa-Ganetenna road has already been started and upon completion of this road, a short access road from Colomb-Gampola will become operational.
In addition to all these road work, the Japanese Government has provided assistance of Rs. 1165 through the Bank of Japan for the modernization of roads in the province. Meanwhile the government has allocated Rs. 87 million for construction of 8 overhead bridges. Work on 4 bridges has already been completed. The other 4 bridges will be constructed near Kingswood College, near Gas Filling Station, near Sitadevi Vidyalaya and near Swarnamalee Vidyalaya. These projects are implemented by the Road Development Authority.
The Hill-country Kingdom on the path to future prosperity
The information technology helps massively for the development of a country. Among the projects that were implemented in the country for the development of information technology in the country, includes the project being implemented in Kandy for the construction of an information technology Institute and an Information Technology Library. The project which was started in 2007 was scheduled to be completed this year. This project costing a sum of Rs. 200 million with government funds is being implemented by the Chief Ministry of the Central Province.
The Central Province Provincial Council did not have an administrative building and since the Provincial Administrative Building is being constructed in Pallekalle at a cost of Rs. 919 million. This construction work which was started in 2007 is in the last leg at present.
Development of Sports
It is the government policy to build a healthy and active young population through development of Sports. Deegana Sports Complex fulfills the aspirations of the people of Kandy district in this field. Construction of the first phase of this sports complex was started in 2006 at a cost of Rs. 113.1 million and the second phase was started in 2008 with government allocation amounting to Rs. 71.93 million. The Industrial Unit of the Central Provincial Council hopes to complete the entire complex by the year 2012. The estimated cost for the second phase of the project is Rs. 443 million.
Water Supply and Health Care Schemes.
Water is an essential prerequisite for men, plants and animals. It was during the last four years that the government paid its keen attention to start water supply schemes throughout the country. The Kandy district water supply projects were commenced under four phases and the work on the final phase is currently underway. There are 104 water supply schemes implemented in the district to cater to 43,937 households covering in 181 Divisions under 24 District Development Secretariat Divisions. These 104 water supply projects implemented at a cost of Rs. 507.04 million also indirectly helps over 2000 families.
For the 2nd stage of the water supply projects in the district implemented by the Water Supply Board, the government has spent Rs. 1118 million. For the Kandy South Water Supply Scheme implemented by the Water and Drainage Board, the government spent a sum of Rs. 1845 million. Also, for the second community water supply and healthcare project, 71% of work of which has already been completed, is being done at an initial cost of Rs. 663.92 million. 75% of work on the waste water projects commenced with government allocation amounting to Rs. 203 million has been completed.
Construction of latrines for 2833 families in 11 District Development Secretariat Divisions was carried out during the last 4 years. Another Health Care Project implemented under Mahinda Chintanaya was provision of Rain Water Collection Pots. Under this scheme the government spent Rs. 40 million for 1491 units in the Divisional Development Secretariat Divisions of Udu Dumbara, Patha Dumbara, Akurana, Panwila, Deltota, Patha Hewaheta, and Minipe.
Electricity Supply
In the year 2008, domestic electricity supply in the district was increased by 93% catering to 325,000 families. In hilly and remote areas where it was difficult to supply electricity through power lines, electricity to around 522 families was provided through solar panels. In order to fulfill the electricity requirements of rural masses, several rural electrification schemes were implemented during the last two years in areas such as Hewaheta, Udugama, Etabage, Hulugaha, Teldeniya, and Gidawa. 9 small scale Hydro Power Projects were established in the district which provides 19.2 megawatts of power to the National Grid. The government spent Rs. 330.88 million to develop electricity requirements of the Kandy district.
Employment Opportunities.
With the objective of expanding employment opportunities which strengthen the life standards of the people, the government established the Ulapanse Industrial City during the last four years. This Industrial Zone was targeted to develop 16 industries and 8 of these industries are already in operation and the rest will be commissioned soon, and these new units will provide employment for an additional number of 5000 persons.
Urban Development
Nawalapitiya Urban Development Scheme is one of the urban development schemes started during the last four years. Work on this project is nearing completion and it will have a shopping complex and the Economic Centre in addition to development of Nawalapitiya as a main town. Even upto 2006 Nawalapitiya remained as a remote village with few shops and an undeveloped area.
In addition to Nawalapitiya, Menikhinna Bus Stand, Bird Sanctuary, Kundasale Pradehisya Sabha Building, Court Complex, Katugastota Shopping Complex, were constructed during the last four years at a cost of Rs. 2,500 million.
For a Better Future
There are many proposals that have been accepted for implementation as new projects. Main projects among these include, Kandy Central Market, Deltota Bus Depot and the Shopping Complex, Urban Development in Eeriyagama, Kundasale, and Dodamgolla, Construction of Pradeshiya Sabha Building in Ganga Ihala Korale, Nawalapitiya Rest House, and Goodshed Bus Stand. The government envisages to spend over Rs. 5000 million on these projects.
With the objective of improving education facilities alone, the government spent Rs. 320.27 million in the district.
Construction of Health Facility buildings in the last four years were mainly centred the Kandy district. The number of such facilities constructed was 256 units and the amount spent was Rs. 224.4 million.
Progress in Agricultural Development
The Government spent over Rs. 30 million for agricultural development in the district. Nearly Rs. 60 million was spent for promoting dairy farming during the last four years. Over Rs. 70 million was spent on housing assistance and for construction of research buildings. The sum spent for agricultural development last year amounted to Rs. 60 million.
Development Work of the Provincial Council
During the last four years the Provincial Council spent Rs. 3408.8 million for implementation of 13007 projects in the Kandy district. For the year 2009 the Provincial Council allocated Rs. 980.22 million for 2102 projects while District Secretariat allocated Rs. 591.6 million for 6553 projects. The Plan Implementation Ministry spent Rs. 6525.14 million on 5019 projects. In addition to these projects, the government allocated Rs. 103,631 for 18 large scale projects with an expenditure of over Rs. 50 million each. These projects have shown a progress of 34% and in this regard the government provided Rs. 6197.26 million this year.
Under the Jathika Saviya and Maga Neguma schemes, Rs. 192.63 million for 3940 projects and Rs. 1096.73 million for 3254 projects have been spent in the District. Rs. 2458.2 million has been spent for 3039 projects under Provincial Council Development Funds. Rs. 15702.88 million has been spent for 2608 projects under funds provided by State Corporations and Authorities. The Tourist Development Authority has allocated Rs. 571.49 million for 21218 projects.
The total amount spent by the government under various administrative bodies during the last 4 years was Rs. 21471.63 million which covered 34302 projects. The Kandy District population of 1,378,016are benefiting from these projects. Don’t that they desire to join hands with the President whose only objective is to move the country forward to prosperity through this kind of massive development work.