Sri Lanka Navy drives infrastructure development for annual Kachchativu feast

The annual feast of St. Antony's Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in the Jaffna Peninsula is set to take place on 14 and 15 Mar 25 on a high note. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees.

Following the directives from Commander of the Navy and overseen by Commander Northern Naval Area, naval personnel are actively involved in the development of infrastructure in Kachchativu. This includes setting up sanitation and drinking water facilities, temporary shelters, roads, jetties, and ensuring electricity supply, all in preparation for the upcoming annual feast.

Apart from that, Sri Lanka Navy is set to deploy lifesaving teams and medical teams with a temporary Sick Bay for the safety and security of the devotees attending the annual festival. Further, the naval personnel have undertaken colour washing and repairs of the shrine, built by the Sri Lanka Navy, and cleaning of surrounding area and roads leading to the premises.

As excitement is building for what promises to be a memorable and meaningful event, the Navy has made all arrangements in place to ferry priests, officials, devotees as well as equipment needed for the festival, from Kankasanthurai and Kurikadduwan to the Kachchativu islet.