P Kunchithapathan Sunday, 29 September 2024 02:22 AM

The Polgolla Dam stands as a true pride of Sri Lanka, a testament to the nation’s capability and self-reliance. Built during the tenure of the late Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike, it was completed using domestic funds and inaugurated within a remarkably short period. This entirely Sri Lankan initiative was designed and executed by the country's engineers in the early 1970s, a milestone of national achievement. Every Sri Lankan should take pride in this accomplishment. Unfortunately, after this, most large-scale projects were outsourced to foreign companies. It raises concerns about the current state of institutions such as the State Engineering Corporation, the Mahaweli Authority, and several others. Now it had stood proudly for more than 50 golden years.

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