INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Division (PMD) reported.Addressing the Mahapola 2023 Exhibition, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the transformative impact of
Mahapola on education, stating that it plays a crucial role in creating knowledgeable citizens and bringing the benefits of the open economy
to rural areas.The event, organized by the Ministry of Trade, Commerce and Food Safety, was held at the Municipal Council Grounds in Ja-Ela
the Mahapola Scholarship Fund, President Wickremesinghe announced that the Seethawaka University Post Graduate Institute for Research would
be named after him.The Mahapola Trade Fair was initiated to support the Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Fund, established by the late
former Minister Lalith Athulathmudali
The fund aims to provide educational opportunities for the children of underprivileged parents in Sri Lanka.It is noteworthy that the 226th
Mahapola Fair is being held this year after a 10-year hiatus, with the exhibition scheduled to continue until December 17th
Featuring over 350 diverse booths, the exhibition offers a platform for inventors and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and tap into
The exhibition commenced on 13 December.Yesterday marked the second day, which was dedicated to education, and the President also visited
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had a friendly meeting with the school students who came to see the exhibition.Additionally, the President
launched the website www.eservices.mahapola.lk, providing an online donation facility for the Lalith Athalamudali Mahapola Higher Education
Parakrama Banadara made the first donation for that fund.Furthermore, President Wickremesinghe actively participated in the award ceremony
for the winners of the art, essay, short film and street drama competitions associated with Mahapola 2023.The distinguished gathering
Maha Sangharatna, Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security Nalin Fernando, State Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises Development
Prasanna Ranaweera, Member of Parliament Sahan Pradeep, Governor of the Western Province, Air Marshal Roshan Gunathilake and Senior Advisor
to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the President Sagala Ratnayaka.
