The government has taken measures to upgrade rural infrastructure development activities in the Thihagoda Divisional Secretariat Division in the Matara District.
According to project officials of the Thihagoda Divisional Secretariat, priority has been extended to the renovation and reconstruction of undeveloped and dilapidated rural roads, broken irrigation anicuts, water supply and drainage projects and the promotion of social welfare activities of all communities in the area.
Another 12 development programs are under way under the Southern Zonal infrastructure development program, they said. Rural road development, provision of necessary physical resources for early childhood development centres, dhamma schools, community centres and voluntary organizations are also included in these activities, the officials said.
According to the Thihagoda Divisional Secretary, Umesha Matarage nearly 50 rural infrastructure development projects are under way in the Thihagoda Divisional Secretariat Division, which include, construction of ditches, culverts and dilapidated rural roads.
Most of these projects have been completed, while others are nearing completion.
Rs 807 lakhs had been set apart for the previous year for development activities in the Thihagoda DS area in the Matara district, for which funds were allocated by the Economic Development Ministry, project authorities added.