New regulations will be introduced for cultivating uncultivated land – State Minister for Social Empowerment

State Minister for Social Empowerment Anupa Pasqual, announced that new laws are being introduced to facilitate the use of uncultivated land for agricultural purposes as land is vital for social empowerment.

He also said that the government has decided to incorporate a skill or professional stream into the G.C.E (Ordinary Level) Examination to promote social empowerment.

The State Minister made these remarks during a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held at the Presidential Media Centre (PMC) today (20).