February 03, Colombo (LNW): In a ceremony held at the President’s Office in the Old Standard Chartered Building on Thursday (01), Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake inaugurated the “Urumaya” National Operations Secretariat.
This newly established body, operating under the President’s Office, aims to address community issues promptly through effective collaboration with relevant institutions.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s commitment to empowering farmers by facilitating land ownership has materialised with the government’s announcement of plans to grant freehold titles to two million families.
This significant initiative is designed to resolve longstanding concerns regarding land rights in rural areas of Sri Lanka.
The government’s proposal to distribute two million freehold land titles to farming families has generated discussions about its potential impact on rural communities and land ownership dynamics.
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In alignment with President Wickremesinghe’s vision, this initiative seeks to enhance land security for farmers and foster sustainable agricultural practices.
For individuals seeking assistance with grant deed issues and registration at the “Urumaya” National Operations Secretariat, the public can contact 0114354600-1 or utilise the e-form available at http://tinyurl.com/yb98yhey.
The inauguration event witnessed the presence of notable figures including Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands H.M.B.P. Herath, Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development and Housing W.S. Sathyananda, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Chandra Herath, Director of Social Services of the President’s Office Priyantha Kumara, Land Commissioner General Bandula Jayasinghe, Surveyor General W.S.L.C. Perera, Registrar General Naleen Samantha, and other dignitaries.
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