Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
The Department of Rural Development - Central Province is a government organization responsible for empowering rural communities through sustainable development, infrastructure improvement, and community support services across the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Vision: Building a prosperous life through sustainable rural development.
Mission: To improve the quality of life of rural communities and support strong community development through various initiatives and programs.
Mission: To improve the quality of life of rural communities and support strong community development through various initiatives and programs.
The Department serves all districts within the Central Province of Sri Lanka, including Kandy, Matale, and Nuwara Eliya districts, focusing on rural communities and development initiatives.
You can stay updated by:
- Visiting our News section regularly
- Checking the homepage for latest announcements
- Following our social media channels (if available)
- Subscribing to our newsletter (if available)
Our Services
We provide comprehensive rural development services including:
- Infrastructure development and improvement
- Community development programs
- Agricultural support and training
- Social welfare initiatives
- Livelihood development programs
- Rural entrepreneurship support
To apply for our services:
- Visit our Contact page
- Fill out the contact form with your inquiry
- Specify which service you're interested in
- Our team will respond with application procedures
Most of our services are provided free of charge as part of government initiatives for rural development. Some specific programs may have minimal fees or require community participation. Contact us for details about specific services.
Contact & Support
You can contact us through:
- Phone: 081-2205593
- Email: ruralcp2000@gmail.com
- Address: අංක 01, ගොවිලපවත්ත, පල්ලේකැලේ, කුණ්ඩසාලේ
- Contact Form: Submit inquiry online
Office Hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM
- Lunch Break: 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
- Closed on weekends and public holidays
We strive to respond to all inquiries within 2-3 business days. For urgent matters, please call our office directly during business hours. Email inquiries are typically responded to within 48 hours.
Technical Help
Try these troubleshooting steps:
- Clear your browser cache (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R)
- Try a different web browser
- Check your internet connection
- Disable browser extensions temporarily
- Try accessing from a different device
Yes! Our website is fully responsive and optimized for mobile devices. You can access all features from smartphones and tablets. The mobile menu can be accessed by tapping the menu icon (☰) at the top right of the screen.
If you're having trouble submitting the contact form:
- Ensure all required fields (marked with *) are filled
- Check that your email address is valid
- Verify you have a stable internet connection
- Try refreshing the page and submitting again
- Disable ad-blockers temporarily
Language Support
The website is available in three languages:
- English - For international visitors and official documentation
- සිංහල (Sinhala) - Primary local language
- தமிழ் (Tamil) - Secondary local language
To change the language:
- Look for the language selector in the top header (Desktop) or mobile menu
- Click on your preferred language: සිංහල | தமிழ் | English
- The page will reload in your selected language
- Your language preference will be remembered for future visits
If you're seeing boxes or question marks instead of Sinhala or Tamil text:
- Your device may not have the required fonts installed
- Update your operating system to the latest version
- Install Sinhala/Tamil language support on your device
- Try using a different web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari recommended)
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