Jaffna Troops Started Renovating ʽʽ Uppu Vajal’’ Agriculture Tank at Vadukkoddai

The troops under command to Security Forces Headquarters - Jaffna started renovating ʽʽUppu Vajal’’ agriculture tank at Vadukkoddai West in Chankanai, amidst the presence of Commander Security Forces – Jaffna Major General Senerath Bandara on 31 August 2020 in order to support their livelihoods.

The project was initiated upon the request of Dr. Sidambaran Mohan, the President of 'Friends of Jaffna' organization and the Farmers' Society of Vadukkoddai – Southwest together with Government Agent Mr. Kanapathipillai Maheshan. The renovation began under the guidance of Commander Security Forces Jaffna and supervision of General Officer Commanding 51 Division Major General Lalith Rathnayake.

The renovation project was funded by Mr. Vamadeva Thiagendran, Founder and Chairman of Thiyahie Charitable Trust and the much needed manpower and machines were provided by 10 Field Regiment Sri Lanka Engineers and 11 Sri Lanka Light Infantry under Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna.

Religious Dignitaries, Commander Security Forces – Jaffna, General Officer Commanding 51 Division, Brigadier General Staff Security Forces Headquarters – Jaffna, Brigade Commanders, Senior Officers and Troops also attended the event apart from the civilians in the area.