Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lallkantha said that a decision has been made to close down the Sri Lanka Hadabima Authority.
The Minister said that this decision was taken under the programme to restructure and manage State institutions.
He made these remarks yesterday (15) during an event held at the Sahas Uyana premises in Kandy to brief Samurdhi officers serving in the Kandy and Matale districts on community empowerment.
The Minister explained that various institutions were established from time to time based on specific needs that arose at those times, and continuing to maintain them even after those needs have been met has become a massive burden to the country. He emphasised that due...