The inaugural session of the national programme on the theme “Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture” was held on a grand scale today in Kilinochchi, Iranamadu Waddakachchi areas under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

The national programme which commenced at 09.45 am was attended by a large number of government ministers. They were joined by the Northern Provincial Council members led by the Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran. Mr Wigneswaran delivered the welcome address. Pix by Romesh Madushanka