President reviews Pooneryn town development plan

During his official four-day visit to the Northern Province, President Ranil Wickremesinghe paid a visit to the Pooneryn area on Friday (05) and participated in a discussion at the Pooneryn Divisional Secretariat to assess the Pooneryn Town Development Plan presented by the Urban Development Authority.

In the 2024 budget, the Urban Development Authority was allocated Rs. 500 million for the development of the Pooneryn city and the President instructed officials to promptly implement the designated development activities. Additionally, he emphasized the need for special attention to be given to promoting the tourism sector and enhancing the infrastructure required for renewable energy generation projects.

(PMD)