Public servants would receive economic relief after the Thai Pongal celebration this year – President

During the Jaffna and Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee meeting held on Thursday (04), President Ranil Wickremesinghe acknowledged the economic hardships faced by the public and assured that public servants would receive economic relief after the Thai Pongal celebration this year.

The President also addressed crucial issues concerning missing persons, release of land and environmental conservation in the Jaffna district and emphasized the need for immediate attention and proactive measures to address these pressing matters. He said that the issue of resettling displaced persons should be addressed immediately and that there shouldn’t be any IDPs by 2025.

Additionally, the President disclosed plans to elevate the economic growth rate to 3% by the end of this year, with a targeted increase to 5% in 2025.

(PMD)