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25 towns to be developed under 'Mithuru Purawara' program
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25 towns to be developed under 'Mithuru Purawara' program

From Lankadeepa · () Sinhala

Translated from Sinhala, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Sri Lankan cabinet approved a plan to develop 25 towns under the 'Mithuru Purawara' program.
  • The initiative aims to improve the convenience and well-being of the public and local communities by identifying one essential development project per selected town.
  • An estimated 581 million rupees for 23 towns in the initial phase will be allocated from the 'Clean Sri Lanka' program.

Sri Lanka's cabinet has greenlit the 'Mithuru Purawara' program, a development initiative targeting 25 towns across the island. The primary goal is to enhance the convenience and well-being of citizens and local communities by undertaking one essential development project in each selected town.

The program is set to focus on small towns, with development plans aligned with the 2026 budget proposals. The initiative aims to complete these projects within the year 2026. This focus on urban development reflects a broader strategy to improve living standards in smaller communities.

In the initial phase, 23 towns have been identified for development. The estimated cost for these projects is 581 million rupees. This funding will be secured through the 'Clean Sri Lanka' program, following a proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development. The cabinet's approval signifies a commitment to advancing these urban renewal efforts.

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Originally published by Lankadeepa in Sinhala. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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