56 DIVISION ORGANISES A SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES IN RESETTLED AREAS

In view of enhancing the living standards of people in far off areas in Wanni region, the General Officer Commanding of 56 Division Major General D A P N Dematanpitiya ndu psc initiated in organising some charitable activities in 56 Division area. Under those social welfare campaigns, a donation of essential items comprised of clothes and other accessories required for pregnant mothers was organised on 11 December 2018 with the great sponsorship of the owner of Prasad Textiles Piliyandala, Mrs M Kolambage.

The programme was launched under the concept initiated by Commander Security Force (Wanni) Major Genenar Kumudu Perera RWP RSP VSV USP ndu in order to assist needy people in Wanni region.

Over 50 pregnant mothers were facilitated through this benevolent event organised under the directions of General Officer Commanding 56 Division Major General D A P N Dematanpitiya ndu psc. The donation programme was conducted at Nandimithragama and pregnant mothers living around Namalgama, Salalihinigama, Bogaswewa 1, Bogaswewa 2, Kokeliya and Omanthei attended in the programme.

The Commander 56 Division together with Mrs M Kolambage graced the occasion as chief guests while Senior Officers, Officers and large number of villagers resettled areas were present at the occasion.