Colombo (News 1st); Parliamentarian Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias ‘Pillayan’ was appointed as the Co-Chairman of the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee.

A letter stating the appointment was handed over to the MP and it carries the Signature of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The letter adds Anuradha Yahampath, the Governor of the Eastern Province will also function as the Co-Chairperson of the Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee.

The District Coordinating Committee is tasked with coordinating, implementing, and monitoring all development activities of State institutions and non-governmental organizations at the district level.

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