President directs officials to prioritize rebuilding disaster-affected livelihoods

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to give top priority to restoring the livelihoods of communities affected by the disaster.

He emphasized the need to expedite compensation payments for damages and to take immediate measures to revive the agriculture, fisheries, and industrial sectors.

The President further directed that all compensation payments for crop damage be completed before December 25, according to the President’s Media Division.

These instructions were issued during a special District Coordinating Committee meeting held this morning (13) at the Puttalam District Secretariat.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described the recent cyclone as one of the largest disasters the entire country has faced in recent times. He commended the dedicated efforts of the tri-forces, the Police, and public officials in restoring the lives of affected communities.

 

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