Venerable Aluthgama Mangala Thera, the Chief Incumbent of the Maddeketiya, Gokarella Sangamu Raja Maha Viharaya, has donated a 20-acre plot of temple land to facilitate the resettlement of families displaced by Cyclone Ditwah.

The official documents pertaining to this donation were formally handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting held at the Kurunegala District Secretariat yesterday (07).

The land has been allocated specifically for the construction of new houses for families who have lost their homes in the disaster. President Dissanayake expressed his deep appreciation for the contribution, noting that such support from the clergy and the public is vital for the success of national recovery efforts.

During the discussion, the President emphasized that unauthorized constructions contributed significantly to the impact of the disaster and stated that such structures will not be permitted in the future. He announced that legal regulations in this regard will be further strengthened to prevent similar occurrences.

Furthermore, President Dissanayake revealed that a dedicated unit will be established under the proposed Reconstruction Presidential Task Force. This unit will be tasked with developing legal policies and implementing long-term solutions to ensure safe and regulated housing development.