PM chairs forum on rural economic revival and food security with Provincial Governors

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Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday said direct contribution of Governors and Provincial Council officers and former public representatives is essential for the success of the rural economic revival and food security program.

He emphasised this in a discussion regarding the Rural Economic Revival and Food Security Program held with the Provincial Governors through Zoom technology at the Temple Trees.

This program is also expected to increase the income of the rural people. More attention should be paid to the production of agricultural export crops specific to each province. Through that, it is expected to increase the export income of this country. The Government is already taking steps to support farmers in the production of such crops.

The Prime Minister highlighted that at the provincial level, more attention should be given to the development of the tourism industry and that steps should be taken to develop tourist destinations and open tourism windows in every province. As many airlines are ready to recommence flights to Sri Lanka, they should go beyond the traditional methods to increase foreign income.

It is also important to get the support of the private sector since more benefits can be obtained by working through an integrated development program in every sector. The Prime Minister also emphasised that the country has already embarked on an economic process that can win the trust of the international community by implementing programs to boost the economy at the national level.

Secretary to the Prime Minister Anura Dissanayake, Public Administration Ministry Secretary M.P.K. Mayadunne, Provincial Governors as well as Provincial Secretaries participated in the event.