Company to be formed by Army to undertake projects

18 January 2012 11:10 pm - 15 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

A A A

Army Commander Lieutenant General Jagath Jayasuriya said that the Army will form a separate company within its management to carryout development and construction projects at a low cost by following the tender procedure of the government.

He said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa has also given the directions and the necessity to form a separate institution in the army for this purpose.

“A committee has been set up to come up with proposals in establishing an institution of this sort,” he said. But it is more likely to come out as a separate directorate within the Army.

The Army has also able to save more than Rs.300 million to the government by carrying out such projects ranging from constructing houses to road construction projects, the Commander said.

Currently the Army engineers supported by a large number of soldiers from every regiment are engaged in a large number of infrastructure projects implemented by the government in all parts of the country mainly in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

They are engaged in road construction projects in Trincomalee and Batticaloa. A large number of bridges, buildings, playgrounds and parks are also being built by the Army.

The Army was also involved in certain aspects in the construction of the Suriyawewa International Cricket Stadium while the Diyagama Sports Stadium was also constructed by the Army. (Supun Dias)

Order Gifts and Flowers to Sri Lanka. See Kapruka's top selling online shopping categories such as Toys, Grocery, Kids Toys, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Clothing and Electronics. Also see Kapruka's unique online services such as Money Remittence,Astrology, Courier/Delivery, Medicine Delivery and over 700 top brands. Also get products from Amazon & Ebay via Kapruka Gloabal Shop into Sri Lanka

Comments - 15

Senior Citizen Wednesday, 18 January 2012 11:22 PM

The 4th Development and Construction regiment was formed in the early 1970s during the JVP uprising, to carry out maintenance, repairs and new Costruction Works. So this is not a new proposal of the present Government.

Sena Wednesday, 18 January 2012 11:30 PM

This is an excellent Idea . This should have been done immediately after the war ended. There are thousands of young persons in the army who will acquire new skills and an alternate deployment which will directly help the Country and its Budget. They should extend their services to the private sector and other Boards like the Water Supply and Drainage Boadr, CEB , and Irrigation Department as well and bill for their services.

manik Thursday, 19 January 2012 01:04 AM

Will the name be The Army & Co. (Limited or Unlimited?)

Corporate Advisor Thursday, 19 January 2012 02:22 AM

No need to bother about tender procedures.

Lanke Banda Thursday, 19 January 2012 02:42 AM

Very Good & the earnings must be spend on the welfare of the Army to keep their Moral on High.

Selvamani Ramesh Thursday, 19 January 2012 02:53 AM

its great to hear.....this has to implemented ASAP

ranjith Thursday, 19 January 2012 02:58 AM

Good thinking. You guys have already proved that you can set wold standard benchmark not only at the battle front, but also in the other areas. We already see some Fantastic work done by forces.
Keep it up. and show the private sector that you can do better than us.

Kolomba Kaka Thursday, 19 January 2012 03:22 AM

Hope they will not be carrying guns during Board meetings!

Ramyanagar Thursday, 19 January 2012 04:09 AM

Yeah! it's a good idea Sir. Do it as soon as possible.

CaliforniaOne1 Thursday, 19 January 2012 06:27 AM

Way to go!! A Good move.

lanka Thursday, 19 January 2012 07:44 AM

Very good idea. SL Army should implement this soon.

manik Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:02 AM

In Pakistan too army runs a lot of companies.

Kalpa Thursday, 19 January 2012 01:40 PM

Very good idea. Three forces should amalgamate and uses their massive human resources to develop all sectors in this country . They have Huge potential and ability to show the world that SL forces are real professionals. Only dought I have at this juncture is need a charasmatic leadership to carry out such projects rather than going in to wrong hands. JAYAWEEWA .
Ex- RANAWIRU REAL STAR- Great Jobs done sofar.

AMT Friday, 20 January 2012 12:43 AM

How about forming an Airlines Company for the Air Force and a Shipping Co for the Navy??

Kira Friday, 20 January 2012 04:38 AM

Who gonna take charge Agriculture in Sri Lanka????????????? Police or Other!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Add comment
Comments will be edited (grammar, spelling and slang) and authorized at the discretion of Daily Mirror online. The website also has the right not to publish selected comments.

Company to be formed by Army to undertake projects

Comments - 15

Add comment

RECOMMENDED

UDA owned land in Thalawathugoda; UDA Minister Prasanna Ranatunga under the spotlight for forceful occupation of reserved land

Loss-making SMIB faces political pressure in recovering loans

Baltimore Bridge Collapse: MV Dali, SL authorities anchored in mystery?

Has Sri Lanka become a potential hub for the illegal wildlife trade?

Spotlight on Moragahakanda Development Project Moragolla villagers lose livelihoods and down to one meal a day

Ambitious Sri Lankan jobseekers ‘trafficked into Ukraine war zones’

Western purple-faced langurs see blue!

Most Viewed in News

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

Complaint lodged over Piumi Hansamali's possession of Gota’s Range Rover

Belgian traveller scammed in Kalutara

Former MP Palitha Thewarapperuma dies from electrocution

A US “Kaputa”, a Lankan “Nariya” and a Presidential “Feast”

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

MIRROR CRICKET

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings

Chamodi, Dewmi spins Sri Lanka U19 Women to big win

TODAY'S HEADLINES

Debt Restructuring Talks: Bondholders Fear Regime Change Impact

Don’t be deceived by NPP and Cardinal Ranjith: UNP

Emirates halts check-in for connections, UL cancels flights to Dubai

Plans afoot to obtain “Blue Flag Beaches” certification for SL beaches

Hardik fined Rs 12 lakh for violating IPL code of conduct after win over Punjab Kings

Chamari Athapaththu sets big goal for T20 World Cup

How does CSK get best out of Pathirana?

Mendis, Mathews move up in ICC Test Rankings