A seminar for Tamil Diaspora to join rebuilding of Northern Province

By Our Correspondent

(November 30, Melbourne, Sri Lanka Guardian) Ministry of Social Services and Rehabilitation, Douglas Devananda, has invited Tamil professionals in the diaspora to participate in the rehabilitation of the Northern Province.

A seminar will be held at the University of Jaffna 12th of January 2010 for the Tamils of diaspora to meet and formulate programs for development.

Minister Devananda said that the time has come for the talented Tamils to return and help rebuild the Northern Province that has been badly affected by a war. He added: “Tamil aspirations need to be fulfilled at various levels. It is not confined to politics alone. The intellectuals, doctors, engineers and other professionals who left the country in large numbers during the war have now the opportunity to return home in peace and work for their well being. The Tamil diaspora have much to contribute. We are opening the doors for them to come in. They should not miss this opportunity.”

The seminar will provide an opportunity for the participants to discuss their proposals that could pave the way for joining the development programme of the Ministry of Social Services and Rehabilitation.

Any one who wants to attend the Seminar could contact Minister Office 94 212229824 / Uthayam --Australia, Editor 613 95610242

Uthayam@optusnet.com.au

tarrin@desilugroup.com--- Tarrin Constantine –UK

-Sri Lanka Guardian