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07th June 2017 22:45:33 Hours

National Coconut Cultivation Drive Receives a Boost

Responding positively to a request of the Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) seeking the Army assistance for propagation of coconut cultivation in non-traditional areas, such as Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mannar, Mullaittivu and Vavuniya districts, Lieutenant General Crisanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army, considering the national interest of the project, has directed Security Force Headquarters (SFHQs) of Jaffna, Wanni, Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu and the East to cooperate with the CCB efforts and let groups of officers in respective SFHQs undergo training to this effect.

Accordingly, following coordination made by the Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock of the Army, a total of 24 Army Officers, representing SFHQs in the North and the East, attended a five-day long residential training programme at Wariyapola Wayamba Training Centre of the CCB from June 1 to 5.

Directorate of Agriculture and Livestock has coordinated the training programme in close cooperation with the CCB on the instructions of the Commander of the Army.

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