Sri Lanka, Dec. 23 -- Development expert M.G. Hemachandra assumed duties as the new Chairman of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) on December 20, during a ceremony held at the UDA headquarters. Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara and a group of officials were present at the event.

Hemachandra brings extensive experience to his new role, having previously served as a Senior Specialist and Loan Project Manager at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Sri Lanka.Sri Lanka Developers

His expertise spans development project analysis, formulation, planning economic development programs, and project implementation.

He has also held positions at the Water Supply and Drainage Board and the Central Engineerin...