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President questions allocation of freehold land for Shangri-La Hotel
Anuradhapura Nov. 26 (Daily Mirror)- President Ranil Wickremesinghe today questioned the allocation of freehold land for the Shangri-La Hotel while pondering why a similar privilege couldn't be extended to the hardworking farmers who have cultivated the land for generations.
He said this while addressing the gathering in Nochchiyagama, Anuradhapura today (26).
He emphasized the potential for generating foreign exchange through strategic land allocations, citing the example of providing land to the Shangri-La Hotel while underscoring the importance of modernizing the agriculture industry as a means to strengthen the export economy, President's Media Division (PMD) said.
In his address, President Wickremesinghe urged unity in working for the country, transcending political differences. Reflecting on the challenges faced upon assuming office, he highlighted the successful efforts to stabilize the country's economic situation, steering it away from bankruptcy.
The President announced plans to resume stalled development projects, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding cultural and historical sites like Malwathu Oya and Maha Viharaya in Anuradhapura. Additionally, a budget allocation of one and a half billion rupees for cricket development in rural schools was disclosed.
A significant highlight of the program is the allocation of two billion rupees in the 2024 budget to provide "Urumaya" freehold deeds. President Wickremesinghe proposed a departure from the existing deed categories, such as Jaya Bhoomi, Saumya Bhoomi, Swarna Bhoomi, in favor of a unified freehold deed system, slated for implementation in 2024.
In a historic move to empower the agricultural sector and strengthen the export economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the "Urumaya" Freehold Deed Program during the first phase of the public awareness campaign for the 2024 budget proposal. The President emphasized that this program is a tribute to the farmers who have been the backbone of the nation for generations.
President Wickremesinghe outlined the key objectives of the initiative, stating that the export economy would be significantly fortified by transforming every village into an enterprise village. He also revealed plans to establish agriculture modernization service centers, providing essential facilities to support the growth of the agricultural industry.
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