More than 2,000 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed in Sri Lanka

The President made these remarks during his address at the ceremony held at the Temple Trees

President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday ( May 8) stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement.

He highlighted the pivotal role of dedicated government officials at the grassroots level in ensuring the success of various government initiatives aimed at rural development, notably the agricultural modernization program.

The President made these remarks during his address at the ceremony held at the Temple Trees, where a total of 2,100 new Grama Niladhari officers were handed over their letters of appointment.

Following the Grama Niladhari Service Examination held by the Department of Examinations on 02nd December, 2023, 2100 candidates with the highest scores at the Divisional Secretariat Divisional Level were granted Grama Niladhari positions.

President Wickremesinghe, symbolically distributing the appointment letters, briefed the new GN Officers on government initiatives such as “Aswesuma” and “Urumaya”, aimed at uplifting low-income individuals, urging them to actively engage in these programs for the economic development of their communities.