21 thousand 391 million rupees has been allocated for development in the Southern Province this year. This was revealed by the Provincial Governor presenting the first Policy statement of the Seventh Provincial Council. The first sessions of the Seventh Provincial Council commenced today under the patronage of Governor Kumari Baalasuriya. The Governor presented the first Policy statement at the first sessions which commenced amidst Police honours. Accordingly, 18 thousand 680 million rupees of the 21 thousand million rupees allocated for development of the Province for this year is for recurrent expenditure. The capital expenditure is 2711 million rupees. The strategies needed to fulfil the requirements of the people are incorporated in the Policy Statement. Chief Minister Shan Vijayalal de Silva said it is the onus of every person to dedicate themselves to put the Policy Statement into action.
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