Monthly Meeting Highlights of ASVU

The monthly meeting of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) was held on 25 November 2024 at the Army Headquarters premises with the participation of Regimental Seva Vanitha Chairpersons, Executive Board Members and Senior Members.

Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of ASVU, chaired the meeting, which commenced with the singing of the ASVU song, followed by a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen War Heroes. Then, a documentary was displayed containing the service rendered by ASVU.

Addressing the gathering, the President, Army Seva Vanitha Unit elaborated the projects to be implemented in the future. Subsequently, Mrs. Nandani Samarakoon, Secretary, ASVU, read the minutes of the previous meeting and the Executive Secretary of ASVU, and Major P.G.P.C Kumari, the Treasurer of ASVU, presented the audit report.

Afterwards, Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of ASVU, awarded a financial grant of 600,000/- each to four soldiers serving at the Sri Lanka Army Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (SLEME) to build their houses. Additionally, five soldiers were granted 450,000/- each to complete their partially constructed houses, while two others were given 250,000/- each for similar purposes.

To alleviate existing economic hardships, dry ration packs containing essential food items were distributed among 30 soldiers and civil servants of the SLEME. Additionally, necessary school equipment were also provided to the children of 30 soldiers and civil servants. Furthermore, dry ration packs were distributed among 100 soldiers and civil servants of the Sri Lanka Corps of Agriculture and Livestock.

At the culmination of the monthly meeting, all participants had refreshment and president of ASVU had a cordial interaction with members.