Surakimu Ganga Programme: Govt sets aside Rs 200 M to protect 103 rivers

The Government has set aside Rs 200 million for the Surakimu Ganga Programme which aims to protect 103 rivers islandwide. Funding has been allocated in response to Minister of Environment Mahinda Amaraweera’s request, and projects for river protection have been requested from District Secretaries and District Development Committees.

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Ceylon Today

2021-09-14

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