## Citizen Land Donations Bolster ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Initiative 📈

The national recovery effort gathered momentum this week as private citizens made significant land donations to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program during its inaugural ceremony at the BMICH, presided over by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. • Key Land Donations Kurunegala District: Major contributions include over 2 acres and 29.5 perches in Alawwa, 64 perches in Polpithigama, and 15 perches in Maspotha. Kalutara District: A donation of 70 perches was recorded in the Bandaragama area. • Strategic Recovery Goals Resettlement: The land will facilitate the relocation of households currently situated in high-risk natural disaster-prone zones (landslides and floods). Post-Ditwah Reconstruction: This initiative is a critical pillar of the recovery mechanism following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Housing Targets: The government aims to build over 50,000 houses in 2026, supported by a Rs. 500 Bn supplementary estimate and an estimated US$ 4.1 Bn in total recovery needs. • Program Governance The initiative is overseen by a 25-member Presidential Task Force chaired by the Prime Minister. A dedicated digital portal (www.rebuildingsrilanka.gov.lk) has been launched to manage financial, material, and land donations with transparency.