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Unsung Hero of the Gal Oya Project - Dr. Roman Szechowycz

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Unsung Hero of the Gal Oya Project - Dr. Roman A. Szechowycz, Dr. Sc. (Eng), Hanover, M.A.S.C.E., M.I.E.C., A.M.I.C. E. (Information furnished by his son, Andreas, also an Engineer).    Among the many foreign experts who worked for the Gal Oya Development Board at its inception was Dr. Roman A. Szechowycz, Engineer & the Chief Forest Officer, who played a key role in the project at the time. As was the practice then, some of these experts lived in the project area with their families, under the most difficult conditions, & Dr. Szechowycz too was with his family in the project.   Dr. Roman & his colleagues Dr. Roman, Sabina Szechowycz & his staff ? , Dr. Roman, Andreas (partly covered) Dr. Roman with some villagers Dr. Szechowycz was ever willing to share with & impart his knowledge to others, & his publications & lectures, during his period of service (1950-1961) were as follows:   Some of his contributions listed by him are as follows:     He was also a con

Gal Oya Valley Scheme, American Participation & Downstream Development

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Gal Oya Valley Scheme, American Participation & Downstream Development   Compiled by KK De Silva,  an employee of the RVDB,  1967-1979 Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps - November 26, 2023     Contents    Introduction  2. Background & Political Leadership 2.1 Rt. Hon. Don Stephen Senanayake , Minister of Agriculture & Lands : 1931 to 1947; Prime Minister : 24.9.1947 – 22.3.1952 2.2  . Hon. Dudley Shelton Senanayake, B.A (Natural Sciences Tripos, Cambridge), Barrister at Law (Lincoln Inn) , Minister of Agriculture & Lands 24.9.47-25.3.1952, – Prime Minister 26.3.1952-11.10.1953; 21.3,1960-20.7.1960; 25.3.1965-28.5.1970 2.3 Hon. C. P. De Silva, C. C. S., Minister of Agriculture & Lands, 1956-1959; Minister of Power & Irrigation, July 1960-1964; Minister of Lands, Irrigation & Power, 1965-1970. 2.4 P. B. Bulankulame Dissawe, Attorney at Law.(pix n/a) …………..  3.