15th July 2025
Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo RSP ctf-ndu psc IG, the Commander of the Army, graced the awarding ceremony of the ‘Military to Civil (M2C)’ preparation and empowerment programme for Senior Officers, held at Army Headquarters on 14 and 15 July 2025. The event was coordinated by the Directorate of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitations.
Upon his arrival, the Army Chief was warmly welcomed to the occasion by Brigadier W.A.S.R. Wijedasa WWV RSP USP ndc psc, Director of Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation.
The Army Chief, together with Major General D.K.S.K. Dolage USP nps psc, the Chief of Staff, and Major General Y.A.B.M. Yahampath RWP RSP ndu psc, Deputy Chief of Staff, awarded certificates to all participants, marking the significance of the occasion.
The objective of the programme was to assist Senior Officers in preparing for life beyond military service. A systematic Post-Retirement Empowerment Programme has been proposed to enable more officers to successfully pursue their post-retirement aspirations.
