President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted that discipline and commitment are required in order to take charge of a countrys future, and strategies will be carried out from next year to take Sri Lanka to a new measurement through a disciplined society.The President stated that, while individuals are presently experiencing financial problems, this must only be anticipated for a short time period, and that he will work to improve the countrys economy prior to year end.President Ranil Wickremesinghe specified this while taking part in the ceremony held today (Feb.

19) at Rantambe National Cadet Training Centre for the awarding of the Presidents Colours and Corps Colours to the National Cadet Corps, the Presidents Media Division (PMD) reported.President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented the Presidents and Corps Colours to the National Cadet Corps, which has a 142-year history.Following the discussion of the Presidents and Corps colours, the President also joined in observing the Cadet Corps parade, the PMD said.The President mentioned that a strong economy and a brand-new society need to be developed in the nation, and he expects the Cadet Corps to offer disciplined leadership for the new society that will be produced for the countrys youth, according to the PMD.President Ranil Wickremesinghe further stated: Today is a big day for you.

We acknowledge the nationwide value of the National Cadet Corps.

The Presidents Colours and the Corps Colours were awarded to the National Cadet Corps in recognition of this achievement.

This is an older force.

The Royal College developed a cadet unit when the Sri Lankan Infantry was formed.The Cadet Corps that started since then, has a 142-year history.

The military officers who emerged from it participated in the First World War.

Officers from this Cadet Corps served in the subsequent World War II as well as the countrys internal wars.

The members of the Cadet Corps have actually likewise made significant contributions to the armed forces.

We are here today to reveal our gratitude on behalf of those activities.The Cadet Corps evolved from the Ceylon Infantry to the Ceylon Defence Force and after that to the Sri Lanka Army.

As the then Minister of Education, I proposed to Parliament to call this force as the National Cadet Corps.

And today I have the honour of providing the Presidents and Corps Colours to the National Cadet Corps.The individuals required for the nations future are trained by this Cadet Corps.

In addition to the Cadet Corps who signed up with the army, there are many individuals who have served in different sectors however are not in the army.

Our Prime Minister, Mr.

Dinesh Gunawardena, is the most prominent member of that group.

I recall him participating in those trainings at nights throughout the school days.Today, as we confer this presidential colour on you, it is our duty to express our appreciation to those who established this Cadet Corps, as well as those who added to its success, and to the entire Cadet Corps.Today the Cadet Corps runs in lots of schools.

I expressed the Defence State Minister and the Secretary of the Defence Ministry, that Cadet Corps need to be developed in every Central College.

We must continue to establish this further.

I think that this will produce the disciplined people that this nation needs.It is likewise the federal governments duty to ensure that the trainees in this Cadet Corps have an intense future.

While the Minister of State is here, I recommend that the kids in the cadet groups ought to be offered a quota for training in federal government organizations.

We need to protect their future.

We should be dedicated to offer training for you who move forward with discipline.Also we have actually focused on your future.

I am well aware of the difficulties that you, your parents, and the people of the country are currently facing.

Financially, we all need to bear a heavy problem.

We have no other choice.

Individuals are experiencing problems today, but this need to be anticipated to last just a short period of time.

This scenario will not only change before the end of the year, but we will likewise require to build a new economy.We should construct both a strong economy and a brand-new society for the advantage of the countrys youth.

To build such a brand-new social system, a disciplined leadership is needed.

I am enthusiastic that the Cadet Corps will supply the required leadership.To handle the future requires discipline and commitment.

It needs to be noted that we are dedicated to establishing this cadet force with certified workers and improving everyones future.I deal my best dreams to everyone receiving the Presidents and Corps colours on this celebration of the National Cadet Corps, which has served this country for 142 years.State Minster of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, Governor of Central Province Lalith U.

Gamage, Senior Advisor to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff of the President Sagala Ratnayake, Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne (Retd), Secretary of the Ministry of Education Nihal Ranasinghe, Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage, Navy Commander Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, Director National Cadet Corps Brigadier Sudantha Fonseka and other authorities experienced the ritualistic occasion.-- PMD--