Kilinochchi ‘Innoveta - 2017’ Exhibition Opened

Scores of new and exceptionally creative products of technical value and other innovative nature, crafted by Army troops serving all Divisions, Brigades and all formations of the Security Force Headquarters - Kilinochchi (SFHQ-KLN) for the ‘Kilinochchi Innoveta - 2017’ exhibition were placed for display at the Nelum Piyasa auditorium this morning (26) on an initiative taken by Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi.

The ‘Innoveta’ exhibition, a project that was introduced to the Army with a view to tapping innate and creative skills of Army troops on a suggestion of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva a few years ago, has already covered several SFHQs, including the Jaffna one, in which new innovative products attracted the public attention very much.

At Kilinochchi, the troops have been successful in inventing a new house security system, a new vegetable cutter system, a new transmitting system plus many other new innovations, etc for the ‘Kilinochchi Innoveta - 2017’ exhibition which also came under the close supervision of the day’s Chief Guest after the inauguration this morning (26).

Troops serving under SFHQ-KLN and the Forward Maintenance Area have contributed to the success of the exhibition by producing new innovations to the exhibition. Major General Ajith Kariyakarawana, Commander, Security Forces - Kilinochchi opened the exhibition this morning (26) during a brief ceremony.

Mr Mahesh Welikanna, Deputy Inspector General of Police for Kilinochchi, Major General Bimal Vidanage, Commander, Forward Maintenance Area, Kilinochchi, General Officers Commanding of 57, 65 and 66 Divisions, Brigade Commanders, Commanding Offices, Senior Officers, Officers and Other Rankers were present in the opening ceremony.

The exhibition open to the public, school children and civilians will continue until Saturday (27) evening at the Nelum Piyasa auditorium.