Presidential Task Force for ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ meet
The “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force met on Thursday (13) afternoon at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. The meeting held extensive discussions on delays in contracted projects to rebuild infrastructure following the Ditwah disaster, obstacles to achieving the 2026 project targets, and the current progress of the “Rebuilding…
The Presidential Task Force for "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" convened on Thursday (13) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. The group engaged in extensive conversations regarding the delays in contracted projects aimed at rebuilding infrastructure following the Ditwah disaster, the challenges in achieving the 2026 project targets, and the current progress of the "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" program.
During the meeting, it was disclosed that Rs. 13,505 million had been allocated to repair 50,554 partially damaged houses, while Rs. 11,510 million was provided for the restoration of 49,180 fully damaged houses. The task force also thoroughly examined the restoration of damaged infrastructure, including roads, railway lines, and bridges, along with future measures to be implemented.
The discussion focused on the current status of construction work on partially and fully damaged houses, resettlement efforts, and measures to address individuals still residing in relief camps. Prime Minister Amarasuriya directed officials to visit the areas impacted by the Ditwah disaster and evaluate the current circumstances.
She stressed the urgency of restoring the daily lives of people as swiftly as possible and highlighted the significance of engaging with officials from relevant line agencies to expedite the rebuilding process.
Dr Anil Jayantha Fernando, Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning; Dr A. H. M. H. Abhayaratne, Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence; Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Chief of Staff to the President; Dr Hans Wijesuriya, Senior Adviser to the President on the Digital Economy; Russell Aponsu, Senior Additional Secretary to the President; Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development; S. Aloka Bandara, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government; and other members of the committee were present during the meeting.
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