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Mobile Service held under State Minister's patronage

defence Mobile Service at the KelaniyaState Minister of Defence Hon. Ruwan Wijewardene attended Mobile Service at the Kelaniya, Gonawela Kelanitissa Vidyalaya on Saturday (05th November).

The Mobile Service was held on a concept of State Minister Wijewardene.A large number of residents of the area were attended Mobile Service where Officials of the Divisional Secretariat, Biyagama were present to provide redress to problems faced by the people.

Issues regarding housing, land, National Identity Card, and Senior Citizens' ID card were attended to and provided relief. This public welfare initiative taken under a concept of the State Minister was conducted from 08.00 am to 04.00 pm.A Health Clinic was also held together with the Mobile Service.

A special health programme for women was held during this session where women were educated on the advantages of having food grown without the use of harmful chemicals.

In addition a drug prevention programme was also conducted by Police officers.People attending the programme were distributed with plants including jak, coconut and pepper to encourage home gardening among the people.

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