Under Divi Neguma programme:
Plans have been formulated to set up 1.5 million home gardens under the Divi Neguma programme during the forthcoming Maha Season, said Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa at a discussion held at his ministry on Wednesday. The discussion centred around the contribution made by the Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Industries sectors to the Divi Neguma national programme.
Already 1,312,000 home gardens have been set up in 13,110 Grama Niladhari Divisions under the Divi Neguma programme it was revealed at this conference.
During the first round of the Divi Neguma programme focus was essentially on agriculture but priority is now being given to Livestock, Fisheries and Industrial sectors.
The objective of this programme is to improve the nutritional standards among the people by increasing consumption, the Minister said. However those wishing to develop this project as a self-employment avenue will be provided with necessary equipment and tools.
The minister added that under the first stage of the Livestock programme 10 one months old chicks have been provided to each household. The Livestock Ministry has agreed to provide 200,000 chicks to the beneficiary families this year. A batch of 27 persons have been selected as qualified persons to produce chicks. They will produce 27,000 chicks per month at the rate of 1,000 each.
Projects costing Rs 130 million will be implemented through 14 sectors to promote the fisheries industry.
Plans are under-way to train 6000 persons under the Industries sector for three years. Six Industrial exhibitions will be held this year for this purpose.
The minister also agreed to provide Rs 7.5 million for the provision of protective uniforms for people engaged in the kithul industry. Senior Minister Athauda Seneviratne and Ministers Milroy Fernando, A.H.M. Fowzie S.M. Chandrasena, Reginald Cooray, Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Dr. Rajitha Senaratne and Deputy Minister Susantha Punchinilame also attended the discussion.
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