Inaugurating the project mooted for fund raising, President Rajapaksa also launched the "www.deegawapiya.lk", the official web site instituted to carry Deegawapiya Stupa restoration updates, during the session, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The much-needed contributions for ‘Deegawapiya Stupa’ restoration process will thus be generated through the fund-raising project and the deposits would be managed under the ‘Deegawapiya Trust Fund’ with complete transparency. Mahaoya Sobitha Thero brought the need of Deegawapiya Stupa restoration process to the notice of the President Rajapaksa with a view to renovate the Stupa for veneration. Symbolizing the receipt of generous donations, President Rajapaksa received the cheques from a large gathering of contributors including Ven. Meanwhile, devotees and donors also pledged their noble contributions for the various constructions associated with the Stupa restoration, during the session.

Source: The Nation February 12, 2021 15:22 UTC