17th August 2026 22:01:25 Hours
The Sri Lanka Army Medical Corps Seva Vanitha Branch (SLAMC-SVB) conducted a scholarship programme on 12 August 2026 at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Auditorium to support the educational needs of children of SLAMC personnel, under the guidance of Mrs. Iranthi Dilrukshi Perera, Chairperson of SLAMC-SVB.
The event was graced by Major General P.S. Subath Sanjeewa RSP nps psc, Director General General Staff (DGGS) and Colonel Commandant of the SLAMC, as the Chief Guest.
As part of the programme, 78 students who excelled in the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were awarded an initial deposit of Rs. 10,000, along with essential school items to support their educational requirements.
Moreover, the Assistant Regional Manager of People’s Bank and the Manager of the Boralesgamuwa Branch donated essential school items for the children. In addition, six children who had lost their fathers were provided with annual financial assistance of Rs. 25,000 each.
Members of the SLAMC-SVB, Senior Officers, Officers, Other Ranks and their children participated in the programme.
