Hon. Anura Karunathilaka
Hon. Anura Karunathilaka explained that community participation in pipe-laying is normally organized through Community-Based Organizations for National Community Water Supply Department projects, while National Water Supply and Drainage Board schemes are implemented directly by the Board. He stated that although 62% of the national population has piped drinking water, coverage is lower in the Northern and Eastern Provinces, which will be prioritized for future funding. He said water sources, capacities, and plans have been identified for Kuchchaveli and other Divisional Secretariat divisions, with projects to begin as funds become available.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 Hon. Member, regarding involving people in pipe-laying: the National Community Water Supply Department typically forms a Community-Based Organization (CBO) and secures community cooperation. For NWSDB schemes, such public participation is not required; NWSDB executes works itself.
¶ 02 Nationwide, about 62% of the population receives piped drinking water, but the percentage is lower in the Northern and Eastern Provinces. We will prioritize these provinces in coming years and allocate funds accordingly. As stated, we have identified sources and capacities for Kuchchaveli and other DS divisions, and plans are ready. We will commence projects as funds become available to meet community needs.
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