The newly constructed building for Seva Vanitha Yoghurt Project at SLNS Uththara was declared open by the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva along with the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU), Mrs Arundathie Udithamala Jayanetti, on 07th Mar 2020. Under this project, it is expected to produce a wide range of yogurt products at relatively low prices for the consumption of naval personnel.
The building was declared open within 12 days from laying the foundation stone on 24th Feb 2020. The untiring efforts endowed by Command Civil Engineering staff in completing the building were praised by Commander of the Navy.
In the meantime, the President of the NSVU accompanied by Commander of the Navy, planted Coconut saplings at the building premises to mark the occasion.
Deputy Chief of Staff and Commander Northern Naval Area Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera,Commanding Officer SLNS Uththra, HODs, officers and sailors were also present on the occasion.