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The Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Anuradhapura· 9 April 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs; Foreign Employment

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Hon. (Prof.) Sena Nanayakkara welcomed the Minister’s response and emphasized the role of cultural development in broader national progress. He asked for clarification on the National People’s Power policy proposal for “Multi-Functional Cultural Centres,” specifically how they would operate and what outcomes are expected compared with existing cultural and art centres.

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¶ 01 Thank you, Hon. Minister. I must express my appreciation for your detailed answer. As a scholar of literature and an ardent connoisseur, I believe your sensitive response is adequate.

¶ 02 We believe that developing a country’s cultural environment drives advancement in its social, economic, political, and other spheres. Accordingly, my first supplementary question is:

¶ 03 In the National People’s Power policy statement, we saw a very important concept termed the “Multi-Functional Cultural Centre.” Compared to the current cultural centres and institutions such as art centres, how do you envisage the operations and expected outcomes of such a multi-functional cultural centre, Hon. Minister?

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Hansard, Wednesday, 9 April 2025 ·No. 1747807095041246 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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