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Committee Appointed to Ensure Continuity of Public Service Meets for ...
Ministry of Health and Mass Media saves 42% of diesel by 31 March Awareness programmes on energy management at school level scheduled for 7 and 9 April The third meeting of the Cabinet-appointed committee tasked with ensuring the continuous functioning of the public service, was held yesterday (01) under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, via virtual platform. During the meeting, attention was drawn to the progress in implementing decisions taken at the previous meeting to maintain uninterrupted public services while managing fuel and energy in the face of challenges arising from the conflict situation in the Middle East. Particular focus was also placed on the implementation and progress of guidelines issued by the Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services at the ministerial level. It was revealed that the Ministry of Health and Mass Media had achieved a 42% saving in diesel consumption by 31 March, while programmes on electricity and water management are currently being implemented successfully. It was further noted that awareness programmes on energy management at school level are scheduled to be conducted on 7 and 9 April, and that universities are operating online where feasible. The Ministry of Public Administration informed that examinations, including the Grama Niladhari entrance examination, were conducted as planned. It was also stated that several ministries, including Transport, Digital Economy and Justice, are continuing services by deploying essential staff and utilising online systems. Attention was also drawn to monitoring fuel and energy management in public institutions. It was decided that measures taken by these institutions, along with the amount of energy saved, would be reported at the next committee meeting. Meanwhile, discussions were held on implementing a rapid public awareness programme on preventing water wastage and promoting the use of alternative water sources, to be jointly carried out by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. The Ministry of Digital Economy has prepared a set of guidelines for carrying out official duties through online systems. It was discussed to implement these with the concurrence of the Ministry of Public Administration and to issue the necessary circular instructions by 20 April 2026. It was also decided to assess the feasibility of working online on 16 and 17 April and to raise awareness among independent commissions on op...
Public service cabinet sub-committee meets again | The Morning
Awareness progs. on energy mgt. preventing water wastage, use of alternative water sources Guidelines for official duties via online systems Feasibility of working online on 16-17 April The third meeting of the Cabinet-appointed committee tasked with ensuring the continuous functioning of the public service was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya, via a virtual platform. During the meeting held on Wednesday (1), attention was drawn to the progress in implementing decisions taken at the previous meeting to maintain uninterrupted public services while managing fuel and energy in the face of challenges arising from the conflict situation in the Middle East. Particular focus was also placed on the implementation and progress of guidelines issued by the Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services at the Ministerial level. It was revealed that the Health and Mass Media Ministry had achieved a 42 per cent saving in diesel consumption by Tuesday (31), while programmes on electricity and water management are currently being implemented successfully. It was further noted that awareness programmes on energy management at the school level are scheduled to be conducted on 7 and 9 April, and that universities are operating online where feasible. The Public Administration Ministry informed that examinations, including the Grama Niladhari entrance examination, were conducted as planned. It was also stated that several Ministries, including Transport, Digital Economy and Justice, are continuing services by deploying essential staff and utilising online systems. Attention was also drawn to monitoring fuel and energy management in public institutions. It was decided that measures taken by these institutions, along with the amount of energy saved, would be reported at the next committee meeting. Discussions were held on implementing a rapid public awareness programme on preventing water wastage and promoting the use of alternative water sources, to be jointly carried out by the National Water Supply and Drainage Board and the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. The Digital Economy Ministry has prepared a set of guidelines for carrying out official duties through online systems. It was discussed to implement these with the concurrence of the Public Administration Ministry and to issue the necessary circular instructions by 20 April.It was also decided to assess the feasibility of working online on 16 and 17 April and to raise awareness among ...
Government considers online work and school energy programme amid ...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya chaired the third meeting of the Cabinet Committee via an online platform yesterday (01).
Sri Lanka moves to protect public services amid energy strain
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday (April 1) led the third Cabinet Committee meeting on keeping Sri Lanka's public services running without interruption, as ministries reported major fuel savings and wider use of online systems amid Middle East-related energy concerns.
