WORKSHOP HELD TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT

A special workshop was organized by the Regimental Centre Commando Regiment for 92 Senior Non Commission Officers (SNCOs) and Non Commission Officers (NCOs) of the Commando Direct batch 23, who are set to retire in the coming days after completing 22 years of dedicated service to the nation. These brave personnel played a pivotal role in bringing an end to the decades-long conflict in Sri Lanka.

The workshop was held on 04 July 2025 from 0900 hr to 1600 hr at the Commando Regimental Centre, under the guidance of the and General Officer Commanding of the 53 Infantry Division and Colonel of the Regiment Commando Regiment Major General KHMS Wickramaratne RSP. The programme aimed to assist the retiring personnel in preparing for a successful transition to post-military life.

The workshop was conducted by the Skill Development Officers and Entrepreneurship Development Officers of the Gampaha District Secretariat. They focused on entrepreneurship opportunities, the importance of becoming an entrepreneur, and the development of essential skills for entrepreneurship. In addition, an officers from People’s Bank, Kadawatha delivered a comprehensive session on loan facilities available for retired personnel, including guidance on obtaining loans, managing them effectively, and understanding the various loan schemes offered.

The Centre Commandant of the Commando Regimental Centre Brigadier MR Rasik RSP ndu, Deputy Centre Commandant Lieutenant Colonel KVTS Kekelawala Lsc and number of Senior Officers participated in the event and extended their support and appreciation to the retiring personnel.