Divineguma Act 2013 · As enacted · Part II · Divineguma Community Based Organizations
10. Objects of the divineguma community based organizations
Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.
Official translationFrom Department of Government Printing, unchanged
The objects of the divineguma community based organizations shall be:–
to improve the social and economic conditions of divineguma members resident within its area of authority;
to identify livelihood development opportunities and its potential;
to provide assistance and aid that are required for the livelihood development activities, under the guidance of the Department;
to develop the physical and human resources that are required for the improvement of the livelihood activities;
to provide such opportunities as may be required to improve the saving habits of divineguma beneficiaries;
to expand the opportunities that are available in obtaining micro financial facilities and to improve the investment capabilities;
to uplift the level of education and skills of divineguma beneficiaries and their families;
to provide raw materials, consultancy services and technological facilities as may be required for the promotion of production and productivity;
to provide facilities for storage and processing of any products of divineguma beneficiaries and for the promotion of marketing of such products; and
to develop self-confidence, collective responsibility towards society, good qualities and values of divineguma beneficiaries.
Part III
Divineguma Regional Organizations
Part IV
Divineguma District Committees
Part V
Divineguma National Federation
Part VI
Divineguma Community Based Banks
Part VII
Divineguma Community Based Banking Societies
Part VIII
Funds of the Department
Part IX
General
Part X