His steadfast ambition was that our youth be equipped to take their place in the global village of advancing technology. The creation of the Mahapola Scholarship Trust Fund was a major step towards defeating the cynicism of the system. His stint as the Education portfolio he introduced many reforms with the student being the priority. Effected positive changes in the export sector and established a with Export information Centre, Exporter’s Forum, Presidential Export Awards, Export Production Village Concept,etc. MAHAPOLA (1980) The Mahapola concept that he introduced was the closest to his heart.

Source: The Nation November 28, 2020 00:00 UTC