Rs. 9 billion loss for Water Board - Minister
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) undergoes a loss of nearly Rs. 9 billion in providing drinking water, Water Supply Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. The Minister was addressing a meeting after vesting with people several water supply schemes at Rotawala in Ambalantota. He said even undergoing a loss, it was the duty of the NWS&DB to supply drinking water to the people.