Forces engage in clearing paddy warehouses under ’Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative

In line with the ongoing 'Clean Sri Lanka' national programme, implemented under the guidance of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a government initiative is set to be launched to purchase the paddy harvest of the Maha season.

Following the purchase, the government plans to store the paddy stocks in warehouses belonging to the Paddy Marketing Board. However, as these warehouses and their surrounding lands have remained unused for an extended period, they require cleaning and restoration to ensure their suitability for use.

In response to this national requirement and under the directions of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and the guidance of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo, the Army provided its assistance to clean and restore these facilities. These activities were conducted on Sunday and Monday under the supervision of Security Forces Headquarters across the island.

Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Army completed the cleaning and restoration of three paddy warehouse complexes under Security Force Headquarters – Jaffna, ten warehouses under Security Force Headquarters – Wanni, three complexes under Security Force Headquarters – East, five warehouses under Security Force Headquarters – West, and nine warehouse complexes under Security Force Headquarters – Central.