President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled plans to grant free land rights to two million individuals as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at improving living conditions and promoting socio-economic empowerment.
In addition, steps have been initiated to transfer ownership of 50,000 flats in Colombo to residents of plantation communities, marking a significant milestone in efforts to address housing challenges among marginalized populations.
Emphasizing the importance of unity in advancing development agendas, President Wickremesinghe urged political cooperation and solidarity, asserting that partisan divisions could impede the nation's progress.
He underscored the need for a collective approach, transcending political affiliations, to effectively implement transformative policies and initiatives.
Addressing concerns specific to the Uva region, the President expressed intentions to implement large-scale development programmes tailored to the area's needs.