It is reported that the Cabinet has given approval to grant land rights under the Urumaya program for Mahaweli lands as well.
Accordingly, it is said that the Urumaya program, which gives absolute rights to government lands to the recipients of land permits and allowances, is to be applied to the lands given to the people by the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority.
Accordingly, the Minister of Irrigation has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Irrigation to implement the heritage program for Maha Weli lands in accordance with the program currently being implemented by the Ministry of Tourism and Lands.