SRI LANKA - Ministry of Finance and Planning
SRI LANKA - Ministry of Finance and Planning
SRI LANKA - Ministry of Finance and Planning
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Sabaragamuwa Arunalokaya<br />
The Sabaragamuwa Province which is well known for its gems, spices <strong>and</strong> plantations, contributes to about 6.3<br />
percent <strong>of</strong> the GDP. The provincial economy enjoys a per capita income <strong>of</strong> US$ 1,570. Under the Sabaragamuwa<br />
Arunalokaya, Kegalle <strong>and</strong> Ratnapura districts will be developed with the aim <strong>of</strong> exploiting their economic potential.<br />
It is expected to increase the contribution to the GDP by the two districts <strong>of</strong> the Province with uniquely different<br />
resources in each district, which <strong>of</strong>fer quite a diverse opportunity for development.<br />
The Mahinda Chintana - Vision for the Future introduces Sabaragamuwa Arunalokaya with the aim <strong>of</strong> exploiting the<br />
opportunities to provide benefits to the people in the province. As both districts have a large part <strong>of</strong> estate <strong>and</strong> rural<br />
communities, this regional development initiative will aim at addressing their needs on housing, drinking water,<br />
electricity, roads, schools <strong>and</strong> health facilities, whilst supplementing the benefits <strong>of</strong> development programmes <strong>of</strong><br />
Provincial Councils <strong>and</strong> line agencies <strong>of</strong> the Government.<br />
Area<br />
: 4,968 sq.km<br />
Population : 1.9 million<br />
DS Divisions : 28<br />
GN Divisions : 1,148<br />
Villages : 3,573<br />
Municipal Councils : 1<br />
Urban Councils : 3<br />
Pradeshiya Sabhas : 14<br />
Provincial Economy<br />
Minerals – Gem, Graphite, Quatzite,<br />
Mica, Thorianite<br />
Tea-Rubber Plantation<br />
Cardamom, Cinnamon, Cloves,<br />
Nutmeg &Pepper<br />
C<strong>of</strong>fee & Cocoa<br />
Vegetable & Fruits<br />
Paddy Cultivation<br />
Floriculture<br />
Beverage <strong>and</strong> Tobacco<br />
Wood Products <strong>and</strong> Furniture<br />
Paper Products<br />
H<strong>and</strong>icraft<br />
Rubber <strong>and</strong> Plastic<br />
Development Priorities<br />
Infrastructure Development<br />
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Improvement <strong>of</strong> national <strong>and</strong> provincial road infrastructure to facilitate improved connectivity <strong>and</strong> integrate with<br />
emerging economies in the Magam-Ruhunupura, Western Province, North Western Province <strong>and</strong> Central Province<br />
Rehabilitation <strong>of</strong> Ch<strong>and</strong>rika Wewa for expansion <strong>of</strong> irrigated agriculture<br />
Expansion <strong>of</strong> power distribution <strong>and</strong> transmission system<br />
Replanting <strong>and</strong> new planting <strong>of</strong> plantation crops to sustain high yield<br />
Develop as a gem cutting <strong>and</strong> processing centre<br />
Management <strong>of</strong> natural disasters<br />
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