Sri Lanka PM orders completion of all development projects within three months

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has mandated the completion of all development projects, funded under the approved allocations for 2026, within the next three months. This directive was issued during a progress review meeting of the Colombo District Planning Committee held on August 11.

The meeting extensively reviewed the progress of various projects implemented by the Colombo District Secretariat. These included the decentralized budget program, rural road development, the 'Community Power' poverty eradication initiative, and programs aimed at fostering a sports culture. Additionally, the status of development projects within the Colombo district undertaken by numerous state institutions, such as the Western Provincial Development Program, Provincial Councils Commissioner's Office, Road Development Authority, Urban Development Authority, National Housing Development Authority, Irrigation Department, and the Department of Animal Production and Health, were also examined.

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By gaining a clear understanding of the current status of development programs, we can identify existing problems and make necessary changes, enabling us to complete projects quickly and without hindrance, thereby delivering benefits to the people.

The Prime Minister emphasized that a clear understanding of the current status of development programs is essential for identifying and addressing existing issues. This, she noted, would facilitate the timely and unimpeded completion of projects, ensuring that the benefits reach the public swiftly. She further stressed that the primary objective of these projects is poverty eradication. Therefore, it is crucial to establish experience-based criteria and implement effective regulation to ensure both the quality and long-term effectiveness of these programs.

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The main objective of all these projects is poverty eradication. Therefore, by establishing experience-based criteria and regulating them, we must ensure the quality and long-term effectiveness of these programs.