As requested by the people of Kanjiramoddai, located on the border of Vavuniya District, Hon. M. Jegatheeswaran, Member of Parliament for Vanni District, along with the Hon. N. Vethanayahan, Governor of Northern Province personally inspected the development works today (09.10.2026).
In respect of the request made during the field visit last year, temporary renovation works of Maruthodai – Kaddupoovarasankulam road has been completed, and subsequent to this, bridge construction is now underway at a cost of Rs. 10 million. The governor directed to complete the works before the rainy season.
While inspecting the three irrigation wells, elephant fencing for the houses and agriculture development assistance, the governor commended the beneficiaries for enhancing their livelihoods using the assistance provided.
During the discussion with the people, he inquired about the housing schemes, health services, land issues, rehabilitation of tanks, and irrigation facilities. Specially, it focused on the possibilities of expanding paddy cultivation up to 420 acres by rehabilitating the Periyamaruthodai tank. He also reviewed the request for rehabilitating Erukkalam and Kanjiramoddai tanks and channel.
“My expectation is that the people of this village should create a sustainable life on their own lands by improving their livelihood”, the governor stated. He also commended the dedicated work of the officials of Agricultural Department.
Officials from Provincial and District departments, as well as Divisional and Education officials participated in the field visit.
