The "Sitru- 2025" concert organized by the Department of Social Services to bring the aesthetic talents of people with disabilities to the national level was held today (05) afternoon at the Lotus Pokuna Theatre, Colombo.
Socialization, empowerment, rehabilitation and live as dignified citizens by the government implemented on people with disabilities scattered across Sri Lanka, to ensure the right to live as active part of the country’s economic flow and as dignified citizens.
Grants of Rs.632 million have been allocated to the Department of Social Services for rehabilitation, empowerment and care of persons with disabilities.
The president presented awards and awards to children in child guidance centres, child care centres and vocational training institutions who won the “Sitru 2025” provincial tournament.
The president who joined the children for a friendly conversation joined them in group photos too.
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Drawn by a student, a photo capturing the image of the president was also presented here to Mr. Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Upali Pannilage, Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Deputy Minister Wasantha Piyathissa, Secretary of Resources Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Mr. Darshani Karunaratne, Director of Social Services Department and Senior of Social Services Department Officers were together for the event.
President visited art program "Sid Ru-2025"
"Sid Roo-2025" art program organized by Department of Social Services to take the aesthetic talents of people with disabilities to the national level, was held today (05) afternoon at Colombo Lotus Thadaga Hall.
In accordance with the national policy of "unite - not abandoned" implemented by the government for people with disabilities across Sri Lanka, protecting their rights and ensuring their rights to socialize, strengthening, rehabilitation and as proud citizens, one of the strategies of Social Services Department is "Sid Roo" art Organizing the event. Notable this time it's arranged after 06 years.
The Department of Social Services has been allocated Rs 632 million in this year's budget for rehabilitation, strengthening and protection of people with disabilities.
President distributed prizes and awards to children from Children guidance centers, child care centers and industrial training institutions who won the provincial competitions in "Sid Rs-2025"
The president who had friendly conversation with his children took group photos with them.
A photo of the president drawn by a student was handed over to President Anurakumara Disanayaka.
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment Ubali Pannilake, Deputy Minister Vasantha Piyathissa, Secretary of Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Social Empowerment, Sampath Mantrinayaka, Worker of Social Services Department Dharshanee Karunaratna and Supreme Officers of Social Services Department attended the event.
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