12th October 2018 19:15:57 Hours
54 Division troops of the Security Force Headquarters-Wanni (SFHQ-W), determined to assist low-income group families with water for drinking and agricultural purposes in remote areas off Mannar got the first agro-well dug with the technical and scientific support, provided by the Department of Geology at the University of Peradeniya.
On an initiative taken by the General Officer Commanding, 54 Division, Brigadier W.G.H.A.S Bandara, troops under the 54 Division joined hands with a research team of the University of Peradeniya and launched the project to benefit far off areas of Mannar District.
Students at the Department of Geology, University of Peradeniya under Professor Athula Senarathne conducted a research and survey to screen water fountains and ground condition of the water in several places of Mannar area.
Based on research facts, the construction of the first Agro-well commenced on Saturday (6) at Kondachchi “Vijayagama” village in Silawathurai. The agro-well project will continue in other rural areas in future in coordination with local authorities.
The event was coordinated by the Commander 542 Brigade Colonel I.H.M.R.K Herath under the supervision of the General Officer Commanding 54 Division.url clone | Cactus Plant Flea Market x Nike Go Flea Collection Unveils "Japan Made" Season 4
