President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that the government will take steps to construct an apartment complex for artists and journalists who have made significant contributions to the cultural enrichment of society.

The President shared this information while presenting the budget proposals in Parliament on the morning of the 16th.

A total of 1,996 housing units are being constructed with assistance from the People’s Republic of China.

As part of this initiative, an apartment complex with 108 housing units has been allocated for the Palathuruwatte area in Kottawa.

The President further stated that construction of the complex is expected to begin soon.