Ampara District Coordination Committee Decisions.

The Ampara District Coordination Committee meeting took place today, March 26, 2026, under the coordination of District Secretary Anupama Mangala Wickramarachchi. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Ministers of Rural Development, Social Protection, and Social Empowerment Vasantha Piyathissa, along with Eastern Province Governor Professor Jayantha Lal Ratnasiri. During the session, officials discussed ongoing district development projects and addressed public concerns. Parliamentarian Ashraf Tahir proposed several initiatives for local infrastructure improvement.

The committee approved key decisions, including the removal of soil deposits above the Kaliyodai Bridge, reconstruction of the damaged left bank (north side) of the Kaliyodai River, and construction of permanent protective structures. Additionally, LKR 300 million had been allocated in the 2026 Budget for the restoration of Nindavur Cultural Hall under the guidance of the President.

Further discussions addressed prior projects, such as the construction of a worship hall and a three-storey classroom block at Al-Madina Maha Vidyalaya, Nindavur, with the committee approving the continuation and completion of these initiatives.

The meeting included representatives from Ampara District, including MPs M.S. Udumalappai, M.S. Abdul Wasith, Ashraf Tahir, K. Kodiswaran, Abubakkar Athampawa, Manjul Sukath Ratnayake, A.M.M.M. Rathwatte, Attorney Priyant Wijerathna, along with local government leaders, divisional secretaries, and heads of government departments. The participation of these officials ensured comprehensive discussion and approval of development priorities for the district.