Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that electricity concessions are given to a large number of temples, and solar power generation kits are also provided which require up to five kilowatts, but some therors are not satisfied.
The minister said that it will be provided. But he further said that the amount would not be enough for the Omalpe temple. Minister addressing Parliament
The minister said that the temple of Venerable Omalpe Sobitha Thero uses six thousand units of electricity per month, which exceeds the limit used in a hotel.