Rishad Seeks More Agricultural Land to be Released for Cultivation
Followed by a meeting Industry and Commerce Minister , Rishad had with Defence Secretary to get the release of Marichchukaddi , Pallaikulli agricultural land to the people. Defence Secretary has ordered to release the land coming under the purview of Musali Divisional Secretariat , which is now used by Navy.
Rishad has insisted release of other lands taken over by the forces, which are in excess of the requirement of forces. Further, he requested the Cooperative building located at the gateway of Mannar now being occupied by the Army to be released to renovate and open a cooperative society there. The Secretary Ministry had a patient hearing and promised to take follow up action.