Special government program will be implemented for the welfare of retired war heroes – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced the implementation of a new program aimed at improving the living conditions of retired security forces members.

The President highlighted that, in the absence of a dedicated program, some veterans have faced difficult situations and directed the State Minister of Defence, the Ministry of Defence, and the Ranaviru Seva Authority to give special attention to this matter.

The President  made this statement today, (22), at the opening of the of the Sri Lanka Ex-Servicemen’s Association headquarters complex , also known as the ‘Home of Veterans,’ located at Defence Ministry Avenue, Akuregoda, Battaramulla.

The President said that those residing in war hero villages will be granted free land rights under the ‘Urumaya’ National Program. He also revealed plans to introduce Special Provisions for the Defence Act, legalize the National Defence Council, and establish the Armed Forces Committee.

Additionally, he announced the establishment of the Sri Lanka Institute of Strategic Studies, which will offer opportunities for active service members, retirees, and civilians to study war tactics.