The Department of Local Government with the support of the Asia Foundation has conducted a demonstration program on “Let’s Read” virtually for 166 libraries functioning in the Eastern Province on 2021.10.21. The team members of the Asia Foundation, especially Mr. Anton Nallathamy, Director for Book for Asia (BFA) and the staff members of the foundation and Chairman and Secretary of the Local Authorities with the library staff have participated in the virtual session. Nearly 83 participants were attended this demonstration program.

The Department of Local Government, Eastern Province with the support of the Federation of Sri Lanka Government Authorities (FSLGA) and The Asia Foundation has initiated a project called Public Private Dialogue between Local Authorities and Business Community of the respective areas in 10 Local Authorities in the Eastern Province.