INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
A workshop for subject officers in the Southern Province has actually been conducted, as part of a series of specialized training workshops
focused on decentralizing the activities of the Presidents Fund to the regional level, the Presidents Media Division (PMD) said in a
statement.With the effective application of the process of accepting applications for medical support through all Divisional Secretariats
island-wide, the Presidents Fund has now taken actions to decentralize its other services too, the PMD added.Accordingly, a series of
specialized workshops is being performed throughout the country for Divisional Secretaries and subject officers involved with the Fund.The
first workshop was kept in the Northern Province recently.The event held at the Matara District Secretariat marked the third stage of the
programme.During the session, Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary to the Presidents Fund, Roshan Gamage had actually
informed participants on the required and operations of the Fund
Senior officers from the Fund likewise offered clear guidance on topics such as security of digital systems and use, the procedure from
accepting applications for medical help to final approval and the subsequent dispensation procedures.The workshop also consisted of a
discussion on common challenges faced by subject officers and possible services
Certificates for the participation were presented to the officers in recognition of their involvement.At present, the Presidents Fund
provides a large range of services, including support for poverty relief, educational scholarships, recognition of trainees with remarkable
academic achievements, assistance for individuals with unique requirements, aid for kids affected by wild elephant attacks, grants for those
who have served the nation or contributed nationally, emergency and disaster relief.Previously, these services were restricted to Colombo,
according to the statement issued by the PMD.
