Kilinochchi to become industrial hub

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Kilinochchi to become industrial hub
Kilinochchi will be a hub of industries in six months. It will provide training and employment to hundreds of youth in electrical works, welding, tailoring and masonary work.
The apprentices in these fields will be further trained in the South and given employment, Youth Affairs Deputy Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage said in Kilinochchi.
The Deputy Minister was visiting Kilinochchi in the company of Namal Rajapaksa M.P. He said the Government had already acquired two acres of land for this purpose and the industries plans to start have been finalised. The apprentices will receive an allowance of Rs. 1,000 during their training period.
Namal Rajapaksa MP said they have come to Kilinochchi at the request of the President. He has told the young Parliamentarians to meet the war affected and assure them that they would receive all benefits and rights enjoyed by the people in the South.
He said he has come with the message of the President to assure them that they would be able to lead a peaceful life without fear of terrorism by the LTTE.
He added that the future leaders and administrators of this country should emerge from the villages and the youth.
Courtesy :Daily News