September 04, Colombo (LNW):The charter for the Upcountry Plantation Community in Sri Lanka is set to be implemented, as announced by Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana during the weekly Cabinet media briefing at the Government Information Department yesterday.
Minister Gunawardhana explained that the charter has been drafted as a foundational document to guide government efforts in fully integrating the Upcountry Plantation Community into the broader socioeconomic structure of the country. The charter aims to address the long-standing challenges faced by the plantation community and promote a more equitable society within Sri Lanka.
The proposal to implement the charter was presented by the Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Minister and has received the necessary approvals to proceed with its objectives for the Upcountry Plantation Community.