12 SLNG TROOPS GIVE DRY RATION PACKS AND SCHOOL ACCESSORIES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES

The concept of the Commander, Security Forces - East is to provide some relief to low-income families living under poor conditions and educational facilities needed by the underprivileged children to enhance their education.

As another step to advance that noble concept, 50 packs of dry ration each worth Rs.7600.00 were distributed among 50 low-income families, living in the Iralkulam area of Batticaloa district. Moreover, donated school accessory sets worth Rs. 200,000.00 to the 41 children studying at Government Mixed School, Iralkulam, and 17 children studying at Kannagi School, Periyawadduwan on the same day. The programme conducted on Saturday (Sep 23) at the Government Mixed School, Iralkulam.

Major B M C Wanninayake, Commanding Officer, 12 Battalion Sri Lanka National Guard (12 SLNG) initiated the programme under the guidance of Major General KVNP Premaratne RSP USP psc, General Officer Commanding, 23 Infantry Division. This was made possible with the kind patronage, offered by Mr. Priyantha Wijesinghe, Mr. Dushan Jayawardhana and with the contribution of 12 SLNG troops.

Major General Prasanna Gunaratne, the Eastern Commander graced the occasion as the chief guest. General Officer Commanding, the 23 Infantry Division, Civil Affairs Officer of Security Force Headquarters - East and Civil Affairs Officer of 232 Infantry Brigade, attended the distribution ceremony with the chief guest. Commanding Officer, 12 SLNG, Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks, agents of local media, the principal of the school, and beneficiaries also took part in the event.