Secretary Defence inspects 'Abimansala-2'
Secretary Defence and Urban Development Mr. Gotabaya Rajapksa
made an inspection visit today (06th November) to observe the progress of work
of 'Abimansala-2' the new wellness resort for disabled Army war heroes at
Wilpitawatta, Kamburupitiya.
The new wellness resort will be ceremonially handed over for the
use of war heroes on 10th November by His Excellency the President Mahinda
Rajapaksa.
The state of the art 'Abimansala-2' would provide accommodation
for more than 50 dependent war heroes.
Establishing such care centers to house disabled war heroes is a
brainchild of the President. The project is carried out under the constant
supervision of Secretary Defence. The first Abimansala was built on the banks of
the historic Nuwara Wewa in Anuradhapura, the ancient capital of Sri Lanka. In
addition to this "Mihindu Seth Medura", a healing home for war heroes was also
established to cater for the welfare of the disabled service personnel.
More than 100 dependent war heroes are comfortably accommodated
for lifelong care and nurture these welfare facilities. All facilities are
provided free of charge to ensure the well-being, rehabilitation, rest and
recreation of the brave souls who had sacrificed much during the fight wipe out
the scourge of terrorism from the shores of the motherland.
In order to extend the services of the Abimansala to the
disabled war heroes of the South, under the direction of Secretary Defence the
Sri Lanka Army began constructing Abimansala 2 at Wilpitawatta, Kamburupitiya in
the Southern Province in January. The project is funded by the 'Brave Hearts'
fund of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Sri Lanka Army.
The Abimansala-2 complex is built in a serene environment spread
over a lush 10 acre land surrounded by waterways. It is comprised of seven
villas, five cottages, hydrotherapy and physiotherapy facilities, medical ward,
swimming-pool, gymnasium, medical laboratory, dining hall, kitchen, indigenous
medicine unit and residential quarters for staff.
The construction was undertaken by the Army Engineers and
Engineer Service Regiment with the co-operation of both government and private
sector. Recently a large number of civilians from the surrounding areas
volunteered to contribute their effort in this worthy cause. A large number of
these grateful civilians gathered for a shramadana to clean the entire welfare
resort premises.
During the visit Secretary Defence went around the Abimansala
premises and inspected its facilities including the accommodation and medical
units. He gave necessary directions for the authorities and also commended the
work completed.
The Chairperson of the Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of
Defence Mrs. Ioma Rajapaksa, Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Jagath
Jayasuriya and senior military officers were present during the inspection
visit.
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