A private donor family’s generosity enabled 621 Brigade troops serving Padavi - Parakramapura areas to organize a free distribution of school accessories and equipment among under privileged students at Balayawewa school at Padavi on Saturday (4).

107 students of low-income families learning in Grade 1-10 received those benefits including pairs of DSI shoes under the programme, organized on the guidelines given by the 621 Brigade Commander. In addition, 11 teachers also received incentives under the project.

Donors, Mr Samanal Rajapakse and his mother, Mrs Prema Dissanayake, together with a few family members were at the distribution ceremony, together with the Regional Education Director - Padavi, 621 Brigade Commander, Commanding Officer of 17 Sri Lanka National Guard (SLNG), parents, teachers and well-wishers.

17 SLNG troops who coordinated the event entertained all the attendees to refreshments at the end of the ceremony. |