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The Hon. (Prof.) A.H.M.H. Abayarathna

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Puttalam· 19 March 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Multi-Purpose Service Centres in Mannar District (Q.1455/2025)

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The Minister tabled a written answer on the condition of Sevapiyasa offices in the Mannar District, stating that there are 15 such offices serving 121 Grama Niladhari Divisions. He reported that 46 offices lack toilet facilities, 92 lack water, 38 lack electricity, and 14 have had electricity disconnected. He further stated that Rs. 24.7 million has been allocated in the 2026 Budget to renovate these offices and address the identified shortages.

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¶ 01 Hon. Speaker, I table the answer.

¶ 02 (a) (i) Yes. (ii) 15 (iii) 121 (iv) Offices without: - Toilet facilities: 46 - Water: 92 - Electricity: 38 (v) Offices with electricity disconnected: 14

¶ 03 (b) (i) Yes. (ii) In the 2026 Budget, Rs. 24.7 million has been allocated for renovation of Sevapiyasa offices in Mannar District; these funds will be utilized to rectify shortages.

¶ 04 (c) Not applicable.

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Hansard, Thursday, 19 March 2026 ·No. 23381 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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