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Automated wheel chairs and crutches for differently abled soldiers

Wheel chairs and crutches for differently 2017100 crutches and 10 automated wheel chairs were distributed to differently abled tri forces soldiers in an event held under the patronage of the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Eng. Karunasena Hettiarachchi at the ministry premises yesterday (10th April 2017).
 
 
Media Secretary to the HE the President Mr. Rakitha Rajapakshe made the financial contribution for the noble project through his salary, which he received from the Media Secretary to the HE the President appointment.


Secretary Hettiarachchi together with Additional Secretary (Defence) Mr. RMS Sarath Kumara,tri forces commanders and Presidential Coordinating Secretary Mr. Palitha Pelpola gave away the medical equipment at the event.


Military Liaison Officer of the MoD Brig DAR Ranawaka, tri forces officers and differently abled beneficiaries were also present at the occasion.

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