Due to the fact that the community at every level has suffered a severe setback in the face of the current economic crisis, the "New Village - New Country" 2023-2025 National Development Program started today in all the districts of the island with the aim of strengthening them economically and socially by creating food security for all citizens.

The Kegalle district inauguration of this three-year plan project and the discussion on the preparation of its strategic plan was held today (08) under the chairmanship of the District Governor / District Secretary Mr. Ranjan Jayasinghe.

Accordingly, it is expected to cover the entire island from the rural level to the national level covering the sectors of agriculture, industry, export products, animal products, fisheries and services through this project.

Also, this program, which is expected to create attitudinal, social and spiritual development by identifying strategies related to personal and social development, is planned to be implemented under minimum allocations.

This program organized by the District Planning Division. A group of government officials including Mr. A.A.Weerakoon and deputy directors of the planning department, planning directors of the divisional secretariats were present.