President prioritizes resolving farmers woes amidst economic challenges

President Ranil Wickremesinghe affirmed his commitment to prioritize the concerns of farmers in the nation’s rebuilding efforts. He also announced that the country’s most extensive agricultural modernization initiative.is to be launched soon.

The President shared these sentiments during his participation at a paddy harvesting ceremony in Galamatiyawa village within the Thambalagamuwa Divisional Secretariat. Of the 9000 acres of paddy cultivation undertaken in the area during the Maha season, 672 acres is within the Galamatiyawa village.

Residents of Galamatiyawa, irrespective of political affiliation, ethnicity or creed, gathered to express their grievances to the President who promptly directed relevant officials to investigate and provide solutions.

Foremost among the issues raised were the urgent need for a canal to ensure adequate water supply for crop cultivation and the installation of an electric fence to safeguard farmlands from elephant intrusions. In response, President Wickremesinghe disclosed plans for a comprehensive feasibility study to construct a canal, facilitating water distribution across nine tanks from Vendrasan to Puliyuthukulam. Additionally, he instructed officials to install street lights along area 94 to Palam Patar until the electric fence is constructed.