ASVU Monthly Meeting Discusses Future Projects and Offers Financial Support

The monthly meeting of the Army Seva Vanitha Unit (ASVU) was held on 18 June 2024 at the Army Headquarters with the participation of Regimental Seva Vanitha Chairpersons, Executive Board Members, and Senior Members.

The event was chaired by Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of ASVU. The meeting commenced with the singing of the ASVU song, followed by a two-minute silence in remembrance of fallen War Heroes. A documentary showcasing the services rendered by ASVU was then displayed.

Addressing the gathering, the President, ASVU elaborated on the projects to be implemented in the future. Subsequently, Captain M.A.W Nimasha 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.

Afterward, Mrs. Janaki Liyanage, President of ASVU, awarded a financial grant of 600,000.00 each to four soldiers serving at the Sri Lanka Army General Service Corps (SLAGSC) to build their houses. Additionally, a financial grant of 450,000.00 was provided to five soldiers to complete partially constructed houses, and another financial grant of 200,000.00 was allocated to a civilian employee for the same purpose.

Two medical aids, each worth 75,000/-, were also provided. One for a soldier to obtain medical treatments for his triplets suffering from malnutrition and another for a soldier to get medical treatments for his visually impaired daughter.

Furthermore, in line with the ASVU President's initiative to support families with three children, financial donations of 100,000.00/= each were given to three soldiers of the SLAGSC.

To alleviate existing economic hardships, dry ration packs containing essential food items were distributed among 20 soldiers and civil servants of the SLAGSC. Additionally, necessary school equipment was provided to the children of 10 soldiers and civil servants.

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