Of those development projects 3026 had been completed while works of 793 were in progress, he said.

The Minister said this in response to a question raised by UNP National List MP Anoma Gamage.

The development projects implemented were in the sectors of roads and highways, irrigation, schools, urban development, housing, water supply, religious, health and district development. Deyata Kirula Development programme is a composite development process. It had allotted Rs 10 billion for the development programmes in Polonnaruwa. These projects would be completed in the next year, the minister added. (Special Reporter/HC)