A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project.

A large number of residents gathered to voice their concerns, with MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam and other representatives meeting officials to warn the Divisional Secretary of Nedunkerny about the potential consequences of proceeding with the project.

Rasamanickam urged the District Secretary to relay a message to the President, claiming the protest was only a glimpse of the opposition to the proposed development.

The Cabinet of Ministers recently approved the revival of the Kivul Oya project, a major irrigation initiative originally launched in 2011 to address chronic water shortages in the Vavuniya and Mullaitivu districts.

The project, part of the Mahaweli ‘L’ zone, was estimated at Rs. 4,170 million and intended for completion within four years.

However, construction was suspended on December 31, 2023. (Newswire)

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