Sri Lanka, Sept. 21 -- The President has set a clear target to complete the project for the construction of 100,000 km of rural roads and connect them with the main road network by 2024.

State Minister Nimal Lanza expressed these views at a awareness programme on development of Gamapha District held on 16th September at the Mahara Sumithra Festival Hall.

Speaking further he said, establishment of an efficient and advanced road system was promised in the national policy framework "Vistas of Splendour".

"Our aim is to successfully carry out these activities and to provide the necessary facilities to uplift the economy of the people, to promote the tourism industry and to sucess the daily activities of the people. 5,000 km of A and B road...