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Special programme to boost activities of Northern farmers
President Maithripala Sirisena speaking at a ceremony to open the newly constructed Kilinochchi Special Agro- Economic Center said a special program will be implemented to boost the Northern farmer community engaged in agriculture to develop the country and work towrads self-sufficiency.
According to the government news portal the President was quoted as saying all required facilities would be provided to the Northern farmers. He was quoted as saying farmers will be freed from debt burdens through the discussions with state and private banks.
The President said that 100 small and medium tanks in Trincomalee District are being renovated for the use of Eastern farmers. He said a special program will be implemented to renovate such tanks in the Northern Province too.
He said special programs will be implemented to develop the livestock sector in the North.
The President opened the Agro-Economic Centre which was constructed at a cost of Rs.110 million. In addition, the President Sirisena also opened the Milco Sales Outlet in Kilinochchi.
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