Rs 1.1 billion for 751 rural development projects in Colombo district

The government has allocated 1.107 billion rupees for 751 development projects in the Colombo District under its Prajashakthi programme, with 122,908 people expected to benefit directly.

The projects aim to improve livelihoods and infrastructure across the district, with particular attention to supporting self-employed people in agriculture, the apparel industry and food production.

The allocation was announced by the Minister of Rural Development, who said the programme targets communities that have been left out of mainstream development support in the district.

Prajashakthi is the government's flagship rural development programme, funding small infrastructure and livelihood projects identified at community level.

Officials said the projects will be selected and monitored with the involvement of local committees so that the funds reach the intended beneficiaries.