14th June 2023 16:38:32 Hours
The 09th Agricultural Knowledge Improvement and Leadership Development Workshop, themed "Haritha Niyamuwo," was a unique initiative taken by the Wayamba Training Institute in collaboration with the Army personnel of 1 Sri Lanka National Guard and 1 Sri Lanka Army Women Corps. The workshop was held on 10 June 2023, at the Wayamba Training Institute premises in Wariyapola, the workshop aimed to impart knowledge to 70 children residing at "Meegahakotuwa Remand home" located in Kurunegala District.
Through this workshop, the Army personnel provided physical training instructors and conducted leadership sessions that included theoretical and practical group activities for the students. As a result, the students were able to acquire more knowledge regarding leadership qualities, world food safety programmes and green agriculture, etc.
Meanwhile, the workshop was supervised by the Commander 143 Infantry Brigade and the Commanding Officer of 1 Sri Lanka National Guard, under the guidance of the General Officer Commanding 14 Infantry Division, with the blessings of the Commander Security Forces (West).
This initiative is not a one-time event and in parallel to the programme, a similar workshop was conducted on 27 May 2023, with the participation of 70 students from Konwewa Maha Vidyalaya and R.G.Senanayaka Maha Vidyalaya (National School) in Kurunegala District.
Moreover, the involvement of the Army personnel in this workshop demonstrates their commitment to serving the community and promoting a better future for the younger generation.
