05th December 2021 14:00:44 Hours
In line with the 'Thuru Mithuru-Nawa Ratak' project of the Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army General Shavendra Silva, troops of the Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force (SLAVF) at Kosgama launched a mammoth tree planting and sapling distribution programme at the SLAVF Headquarters premises under the guidance of the SLAVF Commandant, Major General Vikum Liyanage on Friday (3).
The Deputy Commandant of the SLAVF Major General Christy Jayasinghe, together with the coordination of the ‘Husmak Sitawamu’ Project - Stage 3 of the District 306 A2 Lions Club supported the fruition of the project.
Major General Vikum Liyanage as the Chief Guest along with Lion Buddhika Ratnayaka, Governor of District 306 A2 Lions Club and Mr. Nalin Kumara,Chief Executive Officer of the Independent Television Network (ITN), inaugurated the planting of 1000 saplings of Alphonso mango, jack and kumbuk in the camp premises with the aim of generating funds for the welfare of families of disabled SLAVF war veterans.
Further, symbolizing the distribution of saplings to other Volunteer Battalions, Lion Buddhika Ratnayaka donated a sapling of Alphonso mango to the Commandant SLAVF.
In parallel with the tree distribution programme, Lion members donated computers, stationery and other equipment to the SLAVF Headquarters for the use of its serving members.
Major General Christy Jayasinghe, Deputy Commandant of the SLAVF along with other senior officers, officers and some members of District 306 A2 Lions Club were also present on the occasion.
Colonel Logistics of the Headquarters Sri Lanka Army Volunteer Force, Colonel Nalindra Mahawithana coordinated the tree distribution programme.
