Sri Lanka, Oct. 31 -- The Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment has announced that this year's International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3, will be celebrated in Jaffna.

A pre-planning discussion for the national event was held today (31) at the Jaffna District Secretariat under the patronage of Hon. Minister Prof. Upali Pannila. The program aims to implement this year's celebration as a joint initiative involving all government institutions.

Officials and dignitaries present at the meeting included Member of Parliament Rajeevan Jayachandramoorthy, Secretary to the Ministry Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake, Jaffna District Secretary Mr. Pradeepan, Director of the National S...