Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2019-03-26

Protection of the catchment area of the Nanawaladola water source in Ratnapura

- The Nanawaladola water source in Ratnapura supplies water for about 89 acres of paddy lands and the drinking water project operating associated with the same provides water for 140 families. Accordingly, taking into account, the significance to protect and maintain the catchment area of the said water resource, the proposal made by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, the Minister of Megapolis & Western Development to vest the aforesaid land which is in the possession of Urban Development Authority with the Department of Agrarian Development, was approved by the Cabinet.