THE 1ST BATTALION OF THE SRI LANKA ARMY PIONEER CORPS HOSTS SCHOOL BAG DONATION PROGRAMME.

The 1 Battalion Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps organized a School Bag Donation programme at Magurumaswila Vidyalaya – Walallawita on 13 March 13 2024. This initiative was conducted under the guidance of Major General R A J N Ranasinghe RSP USP ndc, General Officer Commanding of the 61 Infantry Division, and Brigadier M W S Millagala RWP RSP USP Hdmc psc, Commander of the 612 Infantry Brigade. The aim was to foster goodwill between the Sri Lanka Army and civil society and alleviate the challenges faced by the community amidst the current economic situation.

The event's donors, Mr. Umesh Gunasekara and Mr. Prasad Lokubalasooriya, coordinators of the "ATHA HITHA" charity organization, provided school bags and lunch for a total of 150 students. Lt Col R P C N Piyatissa Isc, the Commanding Officer of the 1 Sri Lanka Army Pioneer Corps, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.