Sri Lanka

The main handover of the Sri Sobitha Nahimigama real estate job to its beneficiaries has actually happened at the Oyamadua, Elpathagama in the Anuradhapura District, with the involvement of Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya, the Office of the Prime Minister stated.During the event, a total of 115 houses under the task have been turned over to the general public and the real estate project was executed with the assistance of the Commemoration Foundation of one of the most Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero, the federal government, and the Government of India.During the ceremony, the Prime Minister revealed the commemorative plaque and symbolically handed over the secrets to 3 picked real estate recipients.The Prime Minister also planted a sapling within the temple grounds.Addressing the occasion, Prime Minister Dr.
Harini Amarasuriya mentioned: The late Venerable Maduluwawe Sobitha Thero made a significant dedication to this town during his lifetime.
We appreciate the efforts of the Commemoration Foundation participated in conversations with both the Sri Lankan and Indian governments to enhance the living conditions of individuals here after his Reverends passing.From a young age, I had the opportunity to associate carefully with Venerable Sobitha Thero.
I discovered Buddhism from him.
He taught me to stand up against oppression and defend what is right.While we focus on developing the economy physically, we are participated in forming the future of our children.
We are making sure that they get a quality education that prepares them to end up being the next generation of leaders of this nation through education reforms.Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, who likewise went to the event, specified: At this minute, India is progressing under the theme Let us increase together, and Sri Lanka too is on a transformative course towards success and a better life.
This joint job between the Indian and Sri Lankan governments is a strong example of the deep bond between our 2 nations.The teachings of Buddhism continue not only to influence the strong ties and mutual support between our countries but also the project released by the governments of India and Sri Lanka to help with the economic relief indicates the compassion highlighted in Buddhism.





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