30th May 2023 21:50:22 Hours
The Wayamba Training Institute in collaboration with 1 Sri Lanka National Guard troops recently organized a workshop, themed “Haritha Niyamuwo” (green pioneers) for 70 students at Konwewa Maha Vidyalaya and R.G. Senanayaka Maha Vidyalaya (National School) in Kurunegala on 27 May at the Wayamba Training Institute.
This workshop was designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful leaders in the field of green agriculture. The 1 Sri Lanka National Guard troops provided physical training instructors and conducted leadership sessions that included theoretical and practical group activities. These activities were essential for the students in order to develop their leadership skills and enhance their knowledge on green agriculture.
During the workshop, participants learnt about various aspects of green agriculture, including food security, weather changes, manuring, watering, sunlight factors, global food safety programmes, and more. The workshops were aimed at empowering young people to take charge of their future and become leaders in their communities.
The 1 Sri Lanka National Guard troops played an important role in the success of the workshop. It was closely monitored by the Commander, 143 Infantry Brigade and the Commanding Officer of 1 Sri Lanka National Guard on the instructions of the Commander, Security Forces - West. Further, the troops provided valuable guidance and support to the students, helping them to develop the skills and knowledge they need to become successful leaders in the field of green agriculture.
Meanwhile, 16 Gajaba Regiment (GR) troops of the 143 Infantry Brigade assisted a two-day training workshop on ‘leadership’ for 23 prefects at Sri Sujatha College in Chilaw during 20-21 May. It was held on the directions of the Commander, 143 Infantry Brigade, together with the support of the Commanding Officer of the 16 GR. Those workshops stimulated leadership skills and techniques as well as the importance of teamwork, communication, techniques, discipline and how best one could face challenges in life.
