“My wish is that our society should develop into a self-sufficient, self-reliant economic society
“My wish is that our society should develop into a self-sufficient, self-reliant economic society
“My wish is that our society should develop into a self-sufficient, self-reliant economic society: I want a democratic system of government where the people have the right to govern themselves. In this new society, economic equality should prevail among the working people.”
- National Leader Mr. V. Prabhakaran.
According to his thoughts, we will continue to look in detail at the historical data on how the de facto government of Tamileelam had structured the infrastructure of the country of Tamileelam.
Infrastructure of Tamileelam
Main cities of Tamileelam:
1. Primary – Group level
1.1 At a meeting held at the University of Yarlpanam on 15th July 1993 to discuss the design of an infrastructure for Tamileelam, many ideas were exchanged regarding the future infrastructure of a sovereign and autonomous Tamileelam (North-Eastern region of Sri Lanka) in a manner that suited its needs.
1.2 Eight (8) groups emerged from the meeting as suitable for a constructive and comprehensive study of the infrastructure. These groups are as follows:
1. Cities
2. Streets and Railways. Airports
3. Maritime Transport and Ports
4. Electricity
5. Telecommunication
6. Irrigation and Water Management
7. Industry
8. Water Supply and Drainage
1.3 It was decided that each working group should first study in detail the subject specifically allocated to it, and then discuss with other working groups to correlate and study the issues, and a Master Plan should be prepared based on them.
1.4 It was stated that the location of the main cities should be decided first, and on that basis, consultations and decisions on other matters could be made in an efficient manner.
2. Working Group on Cities
2.1 Nine (9) members were elected to the working committee which was informed to select the main cities of Tamileelam. They were
1. Mr. S.P. Jeyalingam.
2. Mr.S. Rajeswaran
Architect,
Civil Engineer.
3. Mr.N. Senthilkumaran
Architect.
4. Mr.I. Balasubramaniam
Lecturer.
5. Mr.M. Chinnathambi
Lecturer.
6. Mrs. Mallika Rajaratnam
Architect.
7. Mr.A. Sandhyapillai
Surveyor.
8. Mr.P.G. Sadanandan
Engineer,
Coordinator.
9. Mr. Ramesh.
2.2 It was necessary for this committee to think based on the continuous perspective of the country, districts and cities. Since the borders of the country are known, it was necessary to focus on the determination of district boundaries.
- Determination of Administrative Areas
3.1 The committee considered that the area and boundaries of the districts to be constituted as administrative areas should be examined and a proposal should be made on that basis. Since the existing districts were created according to the needs of the Sri Lankan government, they would not be adequate for the growth and future needs of Tamileelam. The committee considered that it was necessary to determine new and increased numbers of administrative areas (states) in accordance with our development goals and administrative systems. The administrative areas will be called states.3.2 Area of the states. Several basic criteria were considered for determining the boundaries, which are:
3.2.1. All the newly formed states should be able to achieve equal and balanced development, and accordingly, there should be no room for differences between the regions, and all regions should be able to obtain all types of resources (marine, agricultural, industrial) as much as possible.3.2.2. While forming the states and determining their boundaries, it is necessary to give maximum priority to geographical and physical features (rivers, lakes, canals).
3.2.3. While forming the new states, priority should be given to the future national needs of Tamileelam.
3.3. New states and boundaries:
Many new states of Tamileelam are proposed, and the existing district areas are divided and merged as needed. The following aspects are proposed by this committee regarding the determination of such administrative boundaries and areas.
3.3.1. A total of twenty (20) states has been determined in Tamileelam. Appropriate names have also been proposed for each of them.
3.3.2. These administrative areas, called states (districts), are smaller in area than the current districts. However, they are also larger in size compared to the Assistant Government Agent divisions.
3.3.3. Based on the needs and objectives of Tamileelam, Yarlpanam District has been divided into two, Kilinochchi District into three, Mannar District into two, Puttalam District into three, Thiriconamalai District into three, Mattacalappu District into three and Amparai District into two. A new region called Mangulam State has been created from the districts of Vavuniya and Mullaithivu.
3.3.4. The Yarlpanam Peninsula is naturally separated from the Valikamam region by the Thondaimanaru Navatkuli drainage into the South Marathi and North Marathi regions. Based on this, the Yarlpanam Peninsula is divided into two states. They are:
3.3.4.1 Nallur State: This region includes the present Valikamam and the island. It is densely populated and has rich red soil.
3.3.4.2. Varani State: This region includes the areas of Vadamaradchi, Thenmaradchi and Pachilapally. The population is less here.
In addition to paddy cultivation, Thenmaradchi is also being developed in Palay.
There is ample scope for marine resource development in the Vadamaradchi region. Planning is necessary for the development of the eastern region of Vadamaradchi.
There are many opportunities for development in the Varani administrative area. There are enough land and other resources to introduce new development projects here.
3.3.5. Karaichi State: This includes the areas of Kilinochchi, Paranthan and Vattakachchi. Its northern border is the Yarlpanam Gulf. Agriculture is the main resource of this region.
3.3.6 Poonagari State: Its western border is the Gulf of Mannar. The Poonagari mainland is an area where primitive settlements were found. Paddy cultivation is the main occupation here.
3.3.7. Mullaithivu State: This comprises a large part of the former Mullaithivu district. It also includes the Manalaru region. The Bay of Bengal is on its eastern coast. Marine resources and agricultural resources are the main resources in this region.
3.3.8. Mangulam State: This comprises parts of the present Mullaithivu, Mannar, Kilinochchi and Vavuniya districts. The main administrative center (city) of the Northern Province will be in Mangulam. Considering this, it has been decided that this region will be large in area.
While examining these, it was also stated that there are not enough water resources to establish a city in Mangulam. It was also stated that there would be a risk of destruction of the rich forest, and therefore the capital of the Northern Province could be established in Murigandi or Kokkavil.
3.3.9. The present Mannar district is divided into two administrative divisions, Manthai and Madu.
3.3.9.1. Manthai State: This will include Mannar, Thalaimannar, Thiruktheesvaram and Katukkaraikulam (Giants Tank). Paddy cultivation and marine resources will be easy to develop here. There are also quality clay resources.
3.3.9.2. Madu State: This area will be mainly a forest conservation area. It is important because the Madu temple is in this area.
3.3.10. Vavuniya State: For the development of this new Vavuniya region, priority should be given to livestock development. There is already a population here.
3.3.11.(1) Thiriconamalai State: The capital of Tamileelam will be located in this region. Its surrounding areas will be developed as the administrative division of the capital. This includes Chinan Kuda and Dhampalakamam.
(2) Kuchavali State: The present North Thiriconamalai district is included in this area. Its northern boundary is the present Mullai-Thiriconamalai district boundary. Its southern boundary is the Thiriconamalai-Horauppathanai highway and Nilaveli.
3.3.11.(3) Muthur State Its boundary is the Mahaveliganga River and the other boundary is the present Thiriconamalai-Mattacalappu border. Agriculture and the sea are the main resources in this area.
3.3.12. Mattacalappu State:
Vagarai State: This is a new administrative region. It has a large water area. It will form the northern part of the present Mattacalappu District. Its southern border is the Mukundan River.
3.3.13. Amparai District is divided into two states with a flat land area. Paddy cultivation and animal husbandry are the main industries here.
3.3.13. (1) Akkaraipattu State
3.3.13. (2) Pothuvil State The Vellaveli region will be parts of the present Amparai and Mattacalappu districts. The southern border of the Mattacalappu region will be Pattiruppu. This region will also be the most populous area.
3.3.14. Puttalam District is divided into three.
3.3.14. (1) Aruvakadu State
3.3.14 (2) Puttalam State
3.3.14. (3) Chilaw State
Main Cities
This working group considered that a main city should be selected for each region that was identified as a state and acted accordingly. As a preliminary observation, a study was made of the resources of Tamileelam. In relation to infrastructure, the main cities were identified in consultation with other groups at the meeting of the committees held at the University of Yarlpanam on 04.08.1993. It was also decided that our working group should review them again. On this basis, the selection of main cities was made.4.1 The main city of the Nallur region is Yarlpanam. There are ample infrastructure facilities here.
4.2 The main city of the Varani region is Kodikamam. It is in the middle of the eastern parts of Paruthithurai, Savakachcheri, Palay and Vadamaradchi. There is a development potential here. Geologist Professor P. Balasundaram Pillai has conducted a study on Kodikamam and written some articles on its importance.
4.3 The main city of Karaichi State is Kilinochchi City. It has ample infrastructure facilities.
4.4 Poonagari City is the best for Poonagari State. Sangupitiya, Kerathivu Bridge (Mahadeva Bridge) and transportation make Poonagari City important. It is desirable to have the administrative center for this state here.
4.5 Since Mullaithivu City already exists, it will be the main water supply city for Mullaithivu State. Mullaithivu City will function as a port.
4.6. Mangulam is the capital of Northern Tamileelam. Studies on these were conducted in 1991. There was a risk of deforestation due to the establishment of a city here and whether the water resources would be sufficient. It was also suggested that the city that would act as the capital could be in Murigandi or Kokkavil.
4.7. Since Mannar city is in Manthai district, the development of the mainland is lagging behind. There is also a lot of wealth here. Therefore, Uyilangulam will be the main city of this region.
4.8. The decision that Madu will be the city for Madu city was taken in a meeting held on 04.08.1993. This committee reviewed this and decided that the city should be moved to Madu Road. Two reasons were given for this choice.1) Madu is a forest area. If a city is established here, the forest resources will be destroyed.
2) Madu temple should be maintained as a sacred area. If this area is developed into a big city, its sanctity may be in danger of being destroyed.4.9. Omanthai is the most suitable city for Vavuniya State. During its development, the present Vavuniya city will also be included. This working group reviewed the decision made in the meeting held on 04.08.1993 that Vavuniya city should be the main city since it is somewhat developed and considered Omanthai to be better since Vavuniya is in a reserve.
4.10 Thiriyaya has been selected as the main city for Kuchavali State. Thiriyaya is an ancient settlement, and it is preferable that it should be a city.
4.11 Thampalakamam is the most suitable city for development for Thiriconamalai State. The present Thiriconamalai city should be preserved as a historical treasure including the Koneswarar temple. A major development project called Trinco Industrial Park has already been decided for this area. All these will be called Greater Thiriconamalai.
4.12 It was decided that Kilivetty should be the capital of the Muttur State.
4.13 It was decided in the meeting held on 04.08.1993 that Vakarai should be the capital of the Vakarai State. When this committee reviewed this, it was considered desirable that Mangani should be the capital.
4.14 It was decided that Karadiyanaru should be the main city of Mattacalappu State and the capital of the Eastern Region. Mattacalappu City would also continue in this area. Since there is a lack of space for expanding this city, it is better to develop Karadiyanaru as a city.
4.15 Peraru (Maha Oya) should be the main city for the Vellavaya region. It can develop as a central city. In the meeting held on 04.08.1993, it was decided that Peraru should be the main city for the Vellavaya region. However, since it is located on the eastern border of the state and is very close to Karadiyanaru, the capital of the Eastern Region, the Executive Committee decided that Peraru city was preferable.
4.16 It was decided that Palamunai should be the main city of the Akkaraipattu State.
4.17 Pottuvil should be the capital of the state. When the nearby Arugam Bay port is developed, the city of Pottuvil located there will also develop.
4.18 Bombaripu should be the capital of the state of Aruvakadu.
4.19 Puttalam should be the capital of the state of Puttalam.
4.20 Chilaw should be the capital of the state of Chilaw.
5. Need for special studies
1. A suitable reservoir project should be established based on the Kanagarayan River to assist in the main water supply system of Mangulam City.
2. If necessary, the Kanagarayan River can be diverted in a suitable manner, and this reservoir can be constructed by linking it with the Vavunikulam River or the Muthaiyan Suttu River.
3. The exact location of Mangulam City should be determined considering the location of the reservoir project.
-The next project of the infrastructure of the Tamileelam Provisional Government. We will see the project for streets, railways and airports in the next post.
– Infrastructure of the Tamil Eelam Provisional Government.
– A publication of the International Secretariat of the VPU.
– Compiled by: Tamilarasan Abdulkadhar
(Translation by Tamilpriya)
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