The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

EXTRAORDINARY

No. 2187/ 27 – SUNDAY,  AUGUST 09, 2020

09th of August, 2020, Colombo 01, Presidential Secretariat

                                                              CONTENTS                                                                      Page

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I            Government Notification     1

II          The common role assigned to a Cabinet Minister in respect of his/her Ministry      3

III         The common role assigned to a Cabinet Minister in respect of his/her State Ministry           3

IV        The common role assigned to a State Minister in respect of the relevant State Ministry

V          The Responsibilities of  Secretaries to Ministries and Secretaries to State Ministries           4

VI        Cabinet Structure    4

VII       Institutions Operating with Guidance and Coordination at National Level for National        7

VIII     Cabinet Ministries and State Ministries

1.0       Minister of Defence           8

1.1       State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management          10

2.0       Minister of Finance           12

2.1       State Minister of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms            15

2.2       State Minister of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self Employment,          16

Business Development and Underutilized State Resources Development

3.0       Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs    17

3.1       State Minister of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts Promotion     18

4.0       Minster of Urban Development and Housing            19

4.1       State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal          20

and Community Cleanliness

4.2       State Minister of Rural Housing, Construction and Building Material Industries     21

4.3       State Minister of Estate Housing and Community Infrastructure  22

5.0       Minister of Justice 23

5.1       State Minister of Prison Reforms and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation   25

6.0       Foreign Minister   26

6.1       State Minister of Regional Cooperation           27

7.0       Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government          27

7.1       State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government      30

8.0       Minister of Education        31

8.1       State Minister of Women and Child Development, Pre-schools and Primary          32

Education, School Infrastructure and Education Services

8.2       State Minister of Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Learning     33

Promotion

8.3       State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation        34

8.4       State Minister of Dhamma Schools, Bhikkhu Education, Piriven and        36

Buddhist Universities

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9.0       Minister of Health 37

9.1       State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals   38

9.2       State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals  38

Development and Community Health

10.0    Minister of Labour            39

10.1    State Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market  Diversification       40

                   11.0  Minister of Environment                                                                                             41

12.0    Minister of Wildlife and Forest Conservation           42

12.1    State Minister of Wildlife Protection, Adoption of safety measures including the    42

construction of electrical fences and trenches and reforestation and forest resource

development

13.0    Minister of Agriculture      43

13.1    State Minister of Paddy and Grains, Organic Food, Vegetables, Fruits, Chilies,      44

Onion and Potato Cultivation Promotion, Seed Production and Advanced

Technology Agriculture

13.2    State Minister of Production and Supply of Fertilizer and Regulation of  Chemical 45

Fertilizer and Insecticide Use

13.3    State Minister of Livestock, Farm Promotion and Dairy and Egg Related Industries 46

14.0    Minister of Irrigation         47

14.1    State Minister of  canals and Common Infrastruture development in settlements in  48

 Mahaweli Zones

14.2    State Minister of Tanks, Reservoirs and  Irrigation Development Related to Rural  48

Paddy Fields

15.0    Minister of Lands  49

15.1    State Minister of Land Management, State Enterprises Land and Property Development      50

16.0    Minister of Fisheries          51

16.1    State Minister of Ornamental Fish, Inland Fish and Prawn Farming, Fishery Harbour

                                 Development, Multiday Fishing  Activities and Fish Exports                                         52

17.0    Minister of Plantation        52

17.1    State Minister of Company Estate Reforms, Tea Estates related Crops, Tea Factories          53

Modernization and Tea Export Promotion

17.2    State Minister of Coconut, Kithul, Palmyrah and Rubber Cultivation Promotion and           54

Related Industrial Product Manufacturing and Export  Diversification

17.3    State Minister of Development of Minor Crops Plantation including Sugarcane, Maize,       55

Cashew, Pepper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Betel Related Industries and Export Promotion

18.0    Minister of Water Supply   56

18.1    State Minister of Rural and Divisional Drinking Water Supply Projects  Development         57

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19.0    Minister of Power  58

19.1    State Minister of Solar, Wind and Hydro Power Generation Projects Development 58

                20.0  Minister of Energy                                                                                                     59

21.0    Minister of Ports and Shipping       60

21.1    State Minister of Warehouse Facilities, Container Yards, Port Supply Facilities and            60

Boats and Shipping Industry Development

22.0    Minister of Highways         61

22.1    State Minister of Rural Roads and other Infrastructure   62

23.0    Minister of Transport        62

23.1    State Minister of Vehicle Regulation, Bus Transport Services and Train    63

Compartments and Motor Car Industry

24.0     Minister of Youth and Sports   64

24.1     State Minister of Rural and School Sports Infrastructure Improvement      65

25.0    Minister of Tourism          65

25.1    State Minister of Aviation and Export Zones Development         66

26.0    Minister of Trade  67

26.1    State Minister of Cooperative Services, Marketing Development and Consumer Protection 68

27.0    Minister of Industries        69

27.1    State Minister of Batik, Handloom and Local Apparel Products   70

27.2    State Minister of Gem and Jewellry related Industries    71

27.3    State Minister of Rattan, Brass, Pottery, Furniture and Rural Industrial  Promotion 71

28.0    Minister of Mass Media     72

28.1    State Minister of Postal Services and Professional Development of Journalists       73

The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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PART I : SECTION (I) — GENERAL

Government  Notifications

CONSTITUTION   OF   THE   DEMOCRATIC   SOCIALIST   REPUBLIC   OF   SRI   LANKA

Notification

WHEREAS I have, in terms of Articles 43 (1), 44 (2) and 46 (1) (a) and (b) respectively of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, determined the number of Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers and the Ministries as well as the assignment of subjects and functions and departments, state corporations and statutory institutions to such Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers;

It is hereby notified that the subjects and functions to be assigned to each minister, the relevant institutions, laws, Acts and ordinances and in addition subjects and functions and relevant institutions, rules and regulations to be assigned to State Ministers under the policy guidance of the Cabinet Ministers, including people centric programmes and special priorities to be carried out by such Cabinet Ministers and State Ministers in line with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”, shall be as set-out in the schedule given below.

Furthermore, allocation of funds to the Cabinet Ministries and the State Ministries will be made separately and a Secretary to Ministry appointed in terms of Article 52 (1) of the Constitution of  the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka will direct the Ministries of the Cabinet of Ministers subject to the directive and control of the relevant Cabinet Minister, and a Secretary to be appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers will direct the Ministries of the State Ministers subject to the directive and control of the relevant State Minister under the policy guidance of the Cabinet Minister.

Furthermore, since the Ministerial composition has accepted that the life of the rural community and strengthening of the agricultural economy are regarded as an integral priority in overall social and economic development, all Secretaries to Ministries shall ensure the re-deployment of their urban and project staff, subject to the instructions and guidance of relevant Ministers so as to strengthen the delivery of rural and regional office services.

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The Minister of Finance will delegate authority to the Secretaries to the Cabinet Ministries and the Secretaries to State Ministries in order for them to function as Chief Accounting Officers. Accordingly, the Secretaries to Cabinet Ministries shall be Chief Accounting Officers for the State Ministry and the departments, state corporations and statutory institutions under the Cabinet Ministries. The Secretary to State Ministry shall be the Chief Accounting Officer for the departments, state corporations and statutory institutions under his/her State Ministry.

Furthermore, both the Secretary to the Cabinet Ministry and the Secretary to the State Ministry shall be the Accounting Officer for the office of the Cabinet Ministry and the office of the State Ministry respectively.

GOTABAYA RAJAPAKSA, President.

SCHEDULE

The common role assigned to a Cabinet Minister in respect of his/her Ministry

1. Presentation to the Cabinet of Ministers such cabinet papers as are related to the subjects assigned to each Minister and presentation to the legislature the rules and regulations and initiating further action in relation thereto.
2. Coordination with the Ministries and State Ministries that are assigned various subjects and maintaining the collective responsibility of the Cabinet.
3. Directing the sectoral policies and plans within the ambit of the annual budgetary allocation relevant to the subject of his/her Ministry in conformity with the national policies recognized by the Government and the regulations, and utilizing financial resources with maximum productivity and monitoring.
4. Periodically updating the vision, mission and objectives of the Ministry targeting public requirements within the national policy framework.
5. Determining the optimal staff required to carry out the functions assigned to the ministry, directing the staff to the required locations, with due consideration to rural and regional needs, and assigning specific responsibilities to the staff attached to various institutions/divisions.
6. Providing the required guidance and monitoring in order to ensure that State Ministries, departments, statecorporations and any other institutions accomplish their vision and mission
7. Ensuring that administrative work, accounting procedures and procurement activities of the ministry and all institutions thereunder are carried out in conformity with the stipulated standards, and providing guidance to the Secretary to the Ministry in his/her capacity as the Accounting Officer to assist in the performance of auditing functions.

VIII.Maintaining a good rapport in order to ensure effective performance in the execution of the subjects allocated to the Provincial Councils and Local Authorities and ensuring efficient performance of people-centric activities by avoiding duplication in the implementation, simplifying administrative processes and regulations, permits and licenses.

The Cabinet Minister and State Minister are responsible to the Parliament in accordance with Articles 42(2) and 44(4) of the Constitution.

The common role assigned to a Cabinet Minister in respect of his/her State Ministry

1. Providing policy guidance to the state ministry falling under his/her purview
2. Presentation to the Cabinet, Cabinet Papers and rules and regulations and acts to the legislature in respect of the state ministries falling under his or her purview and pursue further actions relating thereto.
3. Supervision and monitoring the affairs of the state ministries falling under his/her purview
4. Assisting the Cabinet Minister, in coordination with the Secretary to the Cabinet Ministry, through the Secretary to the State Ministry in providing required information for the preparation of Cabinet Papers relevant to all activities assigned to the State Ministry.
5. Liaising with the relevant institutions in relation to the work assigned to State Ministries, monitoring and reporting the progress to the Cabinet Minister

The common role assigned to a State Minister in respect of the relevant State Ministry

The Responsibilities of Secretaries to Ministries and

Secretaries to State Ministries

(1) Delegation of Financial Power and Responsibilities

Minister of Finance will delegate to the Chief Accounting Officer the responsibility of overseeing the financial

activities of the department in terms of Chapter III of the Financial Regulation and under F.R.124 (2) subject to the provision of the Treasury.

It shall be the primary responsibility of the Chief Accounting Officer to make arrangements as required to accom-

plish the said responsibility and to provide guidance to Heads of Institutions in their capacity as Accounting Officers.

The Chief Accounting Officers shall be held responsible to the Minister of Finance in ensuring the adequacy of

financial administration of all departments under his ministry under F.R. 127.

Each Secretary to Ministry will be the Accounting Officer for his/her Ministry office in addition to being the Chief Accounting Officer of all departments under his/her Ministry in terms of F.R. 125 (1) (b). Accordingly;

Each Head of Department shall be the Accounting Officer in respect of all financial activities of his/her department, unless any other arrangement is made by the Treasury in terms of F.R. 125 (1) (a)

In this case the Secretary to the Cabinet Ministry will be the Chief Accounting Officer for all Departments, State Corporations, Statutory Institutions and State Ministries belonging to the Cabinet Ministry falling under the purview of his/ her Minister, and the Secretary to State Ministry will be the Chief Accounting Officer in respect of only the departments falling under his purview

(2) Administration and Office Work

The Secretaries to Cabinet Ministries and Heads of Institutions shall initiate action to establish within the overall

public service the adherence to Directive Principles of State Policy and Fundamental Duties referred to in Article VI of the Constitution as well as guidelines provided by the Establishment Code in relation to administration including administrative procedures, channels of correspondence, office minutes, delegation and execution of authority

CABINET STRUCTURE

CABINET MINISTRIES AND STATE MINISTRIES

Institutions Operating with Guidance and Coordination at National Level for National Priorities

Duties and Functions

All Ministries shall coordinate and implement activities in relation to subject areas of all Ministries with the below mentioned Task Forces for National Security, Preventing the Risk of the Spread of Covid-19 Pandemic, Eliminating Drugs, Archeological Conservation, Education Reforms, Eradicating Poverty and Economic Revival.

a)     Presidential Task Force to study and provide instructions on measures to be taken by all Armed Forces to prevent Corona virus infection among Members of the Tri-Forces

b)     Presidential Task Force to build a Secure Country, Disciplined, Virtuous and Lawful Society c) Covid-19 Ministerial Task Force

d)     Presidential Task Force for Archaeological Heritage Management in the Eastern Province

e)     Presidential Task Force on Sri Lanka’s Education Affairs

f)      Presidential Task Force for Economic Revival and Poverty Alleviation

National Priorities

1. Expanding digital governance by adoption of information technology as a tool in the delivery of efficient and people-centric services and exchange of knowledge, simplifying governance mechanism and market process
2. Installing international electronic commerce and international electronic payment systems
3. Formulating new laws and institutional structures for Data Security, Cyber Security, intellectual property rights
4. Introducing legal and institutional provisions for transforming Colombo City  into an international, commercial, trading and financial centre highlighting the special importance of Sri Lanka in relation to environmental sensitivity and the field of information technology, knowledge and skills, tourism and sports
5. Expanding local and foreign investment facilities for export and import substitute productions benefiting all parties thereby eradicating poverty through national development programme spelt out in the policy statement: “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”
6. Expanding other development centres required for the overall national economic development by developing Colombo, Hambanthota, Jaffna and Trincomalee as multifaceted national and international centres and  Kandy, Anuradhapura, Gampaha, Ratnapura, Galle, Badulla, Mannar, Batticaloa and Kurunegala as national centres 1.0    Minister of Defence

          1.  Purview

Creating a country where law and order is established, devoid of crime, anti-social and terrorist activities, thereby guaranteeing the security of all communities of Sri Lanka prioritizing the consolidation of National Security.

          2.  Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject ofDefence, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and tasks under belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a “Secure country” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
2. Initiating necessary measures to ensure National Security.
3. Ensuring Public Security by the creation of a conducive environment for all citizens to live freely without fearand mistrust.
4. Creating a secure environment in the country that facilitates foreign and local investment opportunities, aswell as state and private economic activities.
5. Creation of a country free from drugs by working jointly with the Presidential Task Force for prevention of the influx of drugs into the country, control of the drug menace, prevention from falling prey to drugs, rehabilitation of those addicted to drugs.
6. Administration, services and welfare activities relating to retired deceased and disabled personnel who served in the tri-forces, police and civil security force and members of their families.

        3.   Special Priorities

4. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

1.1 State Minister of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Internal Security, Home Affairs and Disaster Management for the creation of a “secure country” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Defence in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Strengthening the delivery of citizen-centric services provided by District Secretariats and DivisionalSecretariats.
2. Ensuring public security, uplifting the service standards of Sri Lanka Police, regulating non-governmentalorganizations (NGOs), modernizing the administration of immigration and emigration and maintaining it as an efficient service.
3. Strengthening institutional structures by coordinating risk management centres and relief service centres forearly identification of risks related to natural disasters, disaster prevention, disaster mitigation and efficiently restoring affected parties.
4. Strengthening the Department of Meteorology with state-of-the-art technology and knowledge to accuratelyforecast disaster situations.
5. Developing a “National Disaster Database” comprising disaster affected areas, disaster vulnerable areas,persons, properties, businesses and agricultural lands affected by disasters.

3.   Related Institutional and Legal Framework

2.0 Minister of Finance

1. Purview

Responsibilities in relation to macro-economic policies, annual budget and Appropriation Acts, public financial management, local and foreign savings and investments, public debts, banking, finance and insurance activities, international financial cooperation and directing social security and economic development activities.

2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject ofFinance, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a “People Centric Economy” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
2. Providing facilities to direct development activities in coordination with    all ministries through the PresidentialTask Force for Eradicating Poverty and Economic Revival.
   1. Establishing a sustained, high economic growth rate that distributes benefits to all, covers all provinces, andminimizes income disparities
   2. Reducing unemployment giving priority to low income earners and increasing per capita income
   3. Ensuring price stability by maintaining annual average inflation rate at a low level
   4. Reducing uncertainties in public revenue policies by reducing budget deficit and public debt
   5. Expanding financial resources and economic needs by maintaining loan interest rate at a lower level
   6. Stabilizing the interest rates, financial and balance of payment policies in order to ensure that the exchangevalue of the rupee is maintained at a stable level.
   7. Introducing measures to promote domestic production, empower low-income earners and incentivizeinvestments
   8. Expanding the business environment for the domestic business community in a manner that would providebenefits to general public.
   9. Strengthening public enterprises.
   10. Strengthening the institutional structure required for the efficient management of state revenue and expenditure

3. Special Priorities

4.   Related Institutional and Legal Framework

2.1 State Minister of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Money and Capital Market and State Enterprise Reforms for the creation of a “People Centric Economy” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Finance in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Implementing reforms to strengthens  banks, financial institutions in such a manner that would  encouragesavings and investments
2. Implementing institutional reforms to revive failed financial institutions and businesses.
3. Broaden and co-ordinate national development, financial and capital market programmes for development ofagricultural, construction, Information Technology, small and medium enterprises, tourism and exports sectors.
4. Making the government bonds and stock market attractive.
5. Strengthening the regulatory and reform activities of treasury bills and bonds, and primary markets.
6. Providing facilities required for International Business Giants to set up their Head offices in Colombo and thePort City.
7. Launching an international publicity campaign to promote the “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour” NewEconomic Plan with the assistance of private sector as well  in order to attract foreign investors to the country. 8. Expanding facilities for large-scale local investors to commence production of high technology products.
   1. Implementing special programmes for domestic entrepreneurs to duly and competitively gain access to thebusiness fields, protect and empower entrepreneurs.
   2. Introducing reforms to strengthen the contribution made by state enterprises to the national economy botheconomically and socially, and enhance their financial capacity.

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

2.2 State Minister of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self Employment, Business Development and Underutilized State Resources Development

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Samurdhi, Household Economy, Micro Finance, Self Employment, Business Development and Underutilized State Resources Development for the creation of “People Centric Economy” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Finance in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Strengthen house-hold economic empowerment  targeting Samurdhi beneficiaries, community-basedprogrammes, micro-finance institutions and services, and expanding self-employment opportunities
2. Expanding local production by promoting small and medium scale manufacturers.
3. Implementing a special programme facilitating easy provision of all facilities such as land on long-term leasebasis, credit facilities, business consultancy services, technical and infrastructure facilities required by new entrepreneurs
4. Formulating a methodology whereby all service facilities for small and medium scale industrial sector areprovided by a single institution, and providing incentives required according priority in launching value addition industries in the said fields
5. Implementing programmes for economic and social empowerment of persons with disabilities.

4. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

3.0 Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs

1. Purview

Protecting and fostering the Buddha Sasana in the context of the foremost place granted to Buddhism in the Constitution assuring the rights granted to all other religions, ensuring the stability of Buddha Sasana, and establishing Sri Lankan pride and uniqueness while preserving cultural extensions such as history, archaeology, literature and arts and ensuring positive advancement in such fields aimed at attaining a high degree of appreciation.

2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject ofBuddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a “ Assuring the rights granted for all religions” and “preserve culture and artistic creations for the future generation” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
2. Protecting all rights granted to all religions and take action against religious extremism.
3. Guaranteeing all citizens the right to follow the religion of his/her choice without fear and mistrust.
4. Implementing the national programme: “Sasun-Udawa” to develop infrastructure required for temples inremote areas.
5. Amending such legal ordinances appropriately in order to protect national heritages
6. Conducting a comprehensive study of the Central Cultural Fund and formulate a policy framework for itscomplete restructuring
7. Formulating the policy and legal background required for the management of archeological heritages incollaboration with the Presidential Task Force
8. Creating a digital archaeological encyclopedia relevant to all religions

3. Special Priorities

4. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

3.1 State Minister of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts  Promotion

1. Subjects and Functions

1. Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of National Heritage, Performing Arts and Rural Arts Promotionfor preservation of national heritages and maintenance of culture, literature and arts at a high standard under the directions and guidance of the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinance and implementing projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme and implementing monitoring and evaluation of subjects and functions of the below mentioned Departments, State Corporations, Statutory Institutions,  .

2. Special Priorities

1. Implementing programmes to enhance the productivity of institutions for the conservation of national heritages
2. Provision of facilities for the promotion of published literature, dramas, cinema, arts, sculpture, music anddancing industries
3. Introducing a systematic mechanism in accordance with recognized international conventions for the paymentof locally based royalties
4. Establishing a fully-fledged theatre resort and formulating an institutional structure to create a programmeguaranteeing the professional security of artists
5. Provision of special facilities for the preservation and exhibition of artistic creations
6. Implementing programmes in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism to provide space for performing artsexhibitions of traditional and modern dancers and for artists and sculptors to market their products at tourist hotels and at places with tourist attraction

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

4.0 Minister of Urban Development and Housing

1. Purview

Creating comfortable and clean cities as an economic centre through a novel approach in the physical space and providing residential and urban facilities required by the people.

2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Urban Development and Housing, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a “ Modern Cities and Houses for All ”  based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.

3. Special Priorities

1. Expanding urban development-centered multi-skilled jobs, businesses and income  sources
2. According priorities in the construction field to local construction personnel
3. Adopting necessary measures for the development of building material industry
4. Providing incentives to adopt technical solutions as far as possible to overcome the scarcity of labour
5. Coordinating the vocational education to match the market requirement in developing skills in constructionsector to provide skilled labour
6. Enlisting the contribution of local professional engineers and advanced technologists in obtaining requiredconsultancies on construction work, and introducing a coordinating mechanism to facilitate contact with Institute of Architects, Institute of Engineers, Universities and any other institution in formulating construction plans that will enable the local mark in the construction field to be recognized as an international brand.
7. Ensuring security for small and medium scale sub-contractors by adopting rules and regulations guaranteeingtheir security

         4.  Related Institutional and Legal Framework

4.1 State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal  and Community Cleanliness

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Community Cleanliness  for the creation of “Modern Cities and Clean Country” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Urban Development and Housing in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Socially empowering urban labour force by development of fully-fledged housing complexes for shantydwellers and low income recipients
2. Provision of long term credit facilities for construction of housing complexes with modern amenities for middleincome recipients in Colombo and suburbs
3. Flood control and provision of urban vehicle parks, shopping complexes, fitness centres, entertainmentfacilities
4. Replacement of old storied buildings by new storied buildings
5. Providing new houses for urban shanty dwellers via urban housing schemes and community facilities
6. Provision of new housing projects and credit facilities to resolve housing problems of the middle classfamilies
7. Introducing storied housing schemes on reasonable rental basis for those seeking temporary residency onrent basis
8. Incentivizing investors in launching new housing projects by providing lands at concessionary prices tohousing construction companies
9. Introducing urban forest gardens, urban and suburban parks, water parks and green stretches on either sideof the roads
10. Introducing an efficient mechanism for the management of urban waste and sewerage and establishing amethodology for recycling water
11. Introducing an appropriate work plan for the prevention of ocean-related environment pollution
12. Adopting measures to prevent sea erosion
13. Implementing ocean cleanliness programmes for the prevention of damage caused to the coastal belt and seabed by the disposal plastic waste
14. Adopting measures to prevent haphazard disposal of waste by installing waste disposal yards and sanitarywaste holdings jointly with several local government bodies
15. Formulating legal methodologies for the disposal of hospital and factory waste in accordance with thedisposal of technical and electronic waste
16. Adopting measures to prevent the disposal of waste in an irresponsible manner
17. Formulating a programme to regulate all urban construction in term of urban development plans
18. Construction of vehicle parks is to be a basic feature of all urban construction projects

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

4.2 State Minister of Rural Housing, Construction and Building Material  Industries

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Rural Housing, Construction and Building Material Industries for the creation of “Houses for all and Sustainable Construction” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Urban Development and Housing in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Implementing rural housing programmes for the displaced personal
2. Creating necessary facilities for all approvals to be obtained from one particular centre or via internet in orderto prevent unnecessary delays in obtaining approvals in the construction industry
3. Simplifying licensing procedures currently in force for supply of raw-material required by construction industrialists

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

4.3  State Minister of Estate Housing and Community Infrastructure

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Estate Houses and Community Infrastructure for the creation of “Prosperous Village and Estate Community” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Urban Development and Housing in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Establishing “People-Centric Boards and People-Centric Centers” giving pride of place to community leadershipand community participation.
2. Implementing projects for the development of estate-community related housing and basic infrastructuredevelopment
3. Introducing low-rise housing schemes with the support of estate owners and establish facilities includingfully-fledged healthcare centres, pre-schools and community centres within the housing schemes.
4. Implementing a special program to ensure the availability of primary education and healthcare facilities forchildren of the estate community

3.Related Institutional and Legal Framework

5.0 Minister of Justice

1. Purview

Implementing constitutional reforms according prominence to the sovereignty of the people, and creating the legal background and providing physical facilities to protect the Rule of Law and act in full fairness to all who approach the Law or seek protection of the Law.

2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Justice, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for “protecting the rule of law” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.

3. Special Priorities

1. Removing ambiguities in the Constitution and amending the Constitutional provisions to ensure sovereigntyof the people, national security, inclusive economic development, human rights, rule of law and sovereign state of the country
2. Effecting necessary reforms to match country’s laws with the international law in a manner that the nationalidentity and sovereignty are protected
3. Formulating and implementing a programme in coordination with all, institutions, to effect amendments toobsolete laws, procedures, acts  and ordinance
4. Development of infrastructure and human resources required for the judicial sector and formulating appropriatemethodologies by adoption of advance technology to prevent law’s delays
5. Empower the Mediation Boards process so that civil disputes could be settled without resorting to Courts
6. Provide the latest knowledge and technical training on law enforcement procedures and mechanisms torelevant personnel

7 Coordination with the Information Technology related institutions for  the introduction of digital technology to improve coordination between justice system and related agencies

4. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

5.1 State Minister of Prison Reforms and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Prison Reforms and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation for “Protecting the Rule of Law” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Justice in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Taking measures in collaboration with the Presidential Task Force to eliminate anti-social activities in theprison
2. Taking measures to develop infrastructure facilities in prisons in collaboration with the Presidential TaskForce
3. Establishing advanced technological methodologies to monitor criminals in prison.
4. Formulating a mechanism to grant special pardon through a review process in addition to the policy processof granting general pardon to reduce prison overcrowding.
5. Preparing a broad mechanism for the rehabilitation of prisoners
6. Resolving administrative issues relating to officers and employees of the Department of Prisons in anexpeditious manner

3.   Related Institutional and Legal Framework

Departments, Statutory Institutions Laws and Ordinance to be Implemented and Public Corporations

1. Department of Prisons  • Prisons Ordinance,   No. 16 of 1877

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1. Community Based Correction Department            Youthful Offenders (Training Schools) Ordinance,No. 28 of 1939
2. Training Schools for Youthful Offenders • Community Based Corrections Act, No. 46 of 1999 4. Rehabilitation Commissioner General’s Office

6.0 Foreign Minister

1. Purview

Raising Sri Lanka’s image internationally through bilateral and multilateral relations in social, economic, political and cultural fields thereby establishing Sri Lanka’s identity by adoption of a Friendly and Non-aligned Foreign Policy. 2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Foreign, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of “Friendly and nonaligned Foreign Policy” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.

3. Special Priorities

1. Maintaining friendly relations on equal terms with other countries ensuring the country’s independence
2. Review bilateral agreements that have been entered into thus far, and re-examine terms which are detrimentalto the country, and create a background where entering into agreements does not cause harm to domestic economy
3. When selecting overseas missions, make a continuous evaluation of whether the criteria that contribute toexecuting the President’s constitutional role in accordance with the country’s foreign policy are being followed, and that the desired objectives of Missions are being achieved.

4.  Related Institutional and Legal Framework

6.1 State Minister of Regional Cooperation

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Regional Cooperation for the creation of “Friendly and Non-aligend Foreign Policy” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Foreign in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Expanding strong economic and trade bonds with Asian countries
2. Strengthening close relations with SAARC and BIMSTEC countries
3. Establishing relations with the Middle-East and South East Asian countries related to trade, tourism andinvestment and job market.
4. Taking actions to create foreign market opportunities for local industrialists and for traditional cultural creationsand local products
5. Directly contributing to eliminate the various obstacles existing for   Sri Lankan entrepreneurs to accessgoods and services markets in foreign countries, and obtaining the participation of those countries to promote investment and tourism in Sri Lanka

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

7.0 Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government

1. Purview

Effect a full capacity development of all government services and deliver optimal services to customers, avoiding duplication of functions by adoption of modern information technology methodologies and provide a high standard of service to the people thereby minimizing inequalities existing at provincial and divisional levels.

2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject ofPublic Services, Provincial Councils and Local Government, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and

Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development

Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of  “work culture for the country” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.

1. Institutional, Administrative and Personnel Management of Sri Lanka Administrative Service, Sri LankaAccountants’ Service, Sri Lanka Planning Service, Sri Lanka Engineering Service, Sri Lanka Scientific Service, Sri Lanka Architects’ service, Sri Lanka Technology Service and Combined Services.
2. Activities relating to Parliament and Members of Parliament.
3. Reviewing and simplifying all circulars, laws and regulations in public sector to expedite delivery of publicservices
4. Formulating the necessary legal, policy and institutional framework to facilitate the shift towards the conceptof public servant from the concept of public officer for people-centric public service delivery
5. Introducing a new code of ethics for the establishment of an independent public service
6. Formulating necessary legal provisions to provide legal impunity to public officers who carry out their dutiesin good faith; i.e., bona fide in all government institutions, semi-government institutions, corporations and banks.
7. Payment of pensions to Widows’ and Orphans’ Pensioners without delays
8. Conduct service review, and introduce new service minutes as required and update them
9. Introducing an arbitration system to solve the employee disputes in public sector
10. Formulating and implementing a long-term human resource plan for the enhancement of productivity andefficiency of the public service, which also includes professional development

3. Special Priorities

4. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

7.1  State Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Provincial Councils and Local Government for the creation of “Work Culture for the Country” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Public Services, Provincial Councils and Local Governemnt in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Implementing an expanded reforms program in public service to facilitate the shift towards the concept ofpublic servant from the concept of public officer
2. Broaden technology capacity with the assistance of Information and Communication Technology Agency toutilize information technology tools in the public sector for people-friendly public service.
3. Undertaking a study of duplication of services in the central and provincial government services andintroducing a special methodology to avoid such situations
4. Planning and implementing special projects for providing facilities required for primary schools, hospitals,maternity homes, elder homes and children’s homes giving priority to rural and remote villages in areas of authority of Provincial Councils and Local Government
5. Formulating and implementing plans in collaboration with the road development authorities for the development of provincial councils and local government agricultural roads, rural roads and provincial roads linking such roads to the “100,000 Road Programme” and road system at national level

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

8.0 Minister of Education

1. Purview

Providing opportunities for the future generation to access child friendly education, innovation-based knowledge and an excellent higher education system by adoption of sustainable education strategies in order to empower the Sri Lankan people towards a knowledge-based socio-economy.

2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject ofEducation, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and tasks under belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a   “knowledgeable society” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.
2. Establishing the necessary institutional framework to implement the National Education Policies planned bythe Presidential Task Force for Education Reforms.
   1. Providing the policy guidance for the preparation of a clear road map from pre-school education to thecompletion of higher education
   2. Establishing a policy framework to undertake comprehensive reforms to establish a quality education systemto which each child would have right to access
   3. Reviewing and updating existing relevant circulars, provisions, rules and regulations for expeditious resolvingof the administrative issues of school teachers  and establishing a Special Monitoring Unit for the efficient functioning of the existing institutional structures
   4. Restructuring the school system, subsequent to a survey done on the school requirements
   5. Providing a policy solution for the placement of teachers based on the requirements
   6. Implementing programs to promote extracurricular activities in schools in collaboration with the Ministry ofSports and Youth Affairs
   7. Formulating a methodology to minimize time taken to enter Universities
   8. Taking measures to upgrade facilities in universities and in hostels
   9. Revise curricula within the overall Education Reforms Policy to create graduates targeting domestic andforeign job markets.
   10. Providing Information Technology facilities for universities
   11. Selecting beneficiaries of Mahapola and Bursary Financial assistance programs by a formalized methodologyand expanding the facilities
   12. Taking measures to expand the Ocean University and the Kotalawala Defence University
   13. Taking steps to upgrade all state universities to a high position in world rankings
   14. Facilitating and encouraging research and innovation in university education
   15. Taking measures to eradicate the culture of ragging from all universities and other higher educational institutions16. Taking measures to establish Smart Learning Universities

3. Special Priorities

4. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

8.1 State Minister of Women and Child Development, Pre-schools and Primary  Education, School Infrastructure and        Education Services

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Women and Child Development, Pre-schools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure and Education Services for the creation of “Knowledgeable Society” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Education in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Implementing a program to ensure the security of women
2. Providing relief to rural women victimized by unregulated microfinance schemes
3. Implementing permanent mechanisms to provide protection and minimize adversities to persons subject toregular vulnerabilities, especially women and children
4. Establishing a methodology to provide women with  necessary knowledge, skills and time to give birth to ahealthy child, to look after their children with motherly care and to guide their children
5. Introducing special child nutrition programs to address malnutrition among all children
6. Taking necessary measures to ensure the rights of the children in accordance with the International Conventionon Rights of the Child, with the integration of all the relevant institutions.
7. Establishing a section in each District Court dedicated to resolving backlog of all court cases pertaining tochildren
8. Establishing a national programme to introduce a “Foster Family System” for all children in child care centres.
9. Expanding the concept of “Child Friendly School”
10. Expansion of  pre-school education based on National Preschool Policy under state supervision
11. Transforming rural schools into schools that are attractive to students
12. Implementing a special programme to develop class rooms and sanitary equipment, teachers’ and students’restrooms, health facilities and infrastructure facilities in all schools
13. Taking measures to launch school textbooks, syllabi, teachers’ guides via digital mode
14. Establishing the Cluster Schools System

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

Departments, Statutory Institutions Laws and Ordinance to be Implemented and Public Corporations

1. Department of Probation and Childcare     • National Child Protection Authority Act, No. 50 of 1998

              ^Services                                                       • Adoption of Children Ordinance, No. 24 of 1941

1. National Child Protection Authority          • Children and Young Persons Ordinance, No. 48 of 1939
2. ^{Children’s Secretariat}     Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, No. 34 of 2005
3. Sri Lanka Women’s Bureau
4. National Committee on Women
5. Sri Lanka Thriposha Co. Ltd.

8.2 State Minister of Education Reforms, Open Universities and   Distance Learning Promotion

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Learning Promotion for the creation of “Knowledgeable Society” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Education in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Formulate a programme for utilizing the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Education Reforms and Special Committees for the development of education subsequent to subjecting them to a public discourse 2. Expanding Open Universities and distance education oportunities

3. Expanding infrastructure facilities and utilizing information technology for the expansion of distance learning opportunities with the coordination of Information Technology Agency

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

8.3 State Minister of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Skills Development, Vocational Education, Research and Innovation for the creation of “Skillful Society and a Smart Nation” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Education in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special Priorities

1. Commencing a new programme to give technology and advanced vocational education disregarding educationalqualifications
2. Subject all vocational training institutions to a systematic evaluation, and effect a complete physical andcurriculum modification to suitable institutions, and network them under “One TVET” concept and transfer them into Technology Degree Awarding institutions
3. Establishing a new network of technical and Technical University Colleges islandwide
4. Expanding the Ceylon German Technical Training Institute
5. Increasing the present scheme of 7 levels of National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) to 10 and amending theSri Lanka Qualification Framework (SLQF) accordingly
6. Providing education opportunities to pursue vocational education up to Postgraduate levels
7. Amending the curricula related to vocational education to integrate vocational education and entrepreneurshipby including Information Technology, English and other languages.
8. Taking measures to provide vocational education focused on domestic and foreign job markets by coordinatingwith the Ministry of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification
9. Establishing Information Technology (IT) Entrepreneurship
10. Establishing Sri Lanka as an Innovation Hub by maximizing the use of Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence,Biotechnology, Robotics, Augmented Reality, Cloud Computing, Nanotechnology and 3D Printing
11. Making efficient the system to issue patents to researches for their innovations and to secure ownership totheir research designs
12. Providing facilities to local research institutions to collaborate  with the international research institutions
13. Providing tax reliefs to private enterprises contributing to research
14. Introducing domestic or foreign investors required for manufacturing under a domestic brand with innovationproducts
15. Formulating an efficient mechanism to channel innovations and research results to investors and relevantusers

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

8.4 State Minister of Dhamma Schools, Bhikkhu Education, Piriven and  Buddhist Universities

1. Subjects and Functions

Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Dhamma Schools, Bhikkhu Education, Piriven and Buddhist Universities for the creation of “an Excellent higher Education System” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Education in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

2. Special priorities

1. Formulating and implementing new educational programmes to develop English Language, Computer andTechnical skills of young Buddhist monks
2. Implementing a special programme for the upliftment of Priven education
3. Facilitating higher education of Buddhist monks
4. Introducing a monthly contributory sponsorship scheme for the reimbursement of expenditure related to theeducation of student Buddhist monks.
5. Taking steps to resolving pending issues pertaining to appointments and salaries and wages of principals andteachers of Pirivenas and of Dhamma schools
6. Taking necessary measures to expand activities related to Dhamma Schools in collaboration with relevantinstitutions

3. Related Institutional and Legal Framework

9.0  Minister of Health

        1.        Purview 

 Taking Action to create a healthy community by adopting both western and indigenous systems of medicine based on a National Health Policy aimed at ensuring physical, mental, social wellness as well as spiritual wellness.

        2.         Subjects and Functions 

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Health, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a   “Healthy Community” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    
2. Covid – 19 Task Force to regularly act to identify Covid – 19 vulnerabilities and take preventive action
3. Enhance life expectancy of people qualitatively by preventing communicable and non-communicable diseases, and build health service aimed at maintaining country with minimum infant and maternal mortality rate. 
4. Formulating a methodology to regulate private medical and laboratory services within a national policy, and provide a systematic service
5. Taking measures to minimize waiting lists, queues and crowding of patients by the use of information technology in collaboration with Information Technology related institutions, and by providing staff and infrastructure facilities
6. Upgrading the National Hospital of Sri Lanka to international standards
7. Upgrading a hospital each in every district to the level of a National Hospital, and expand facilities of other regional and primary hospitals within the district 
8. Providing essential physical and human resources to all hospitals and establishing a referral system to forward the patients to the relevant hospitals
9. Improving the necessary professional facilities to retain doctors and medical professionals in the country
10. Introducing ISO standards in all state and private medical institutions to establish a safe environment for all

        3.      Special Priorities

4.        Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

9.1    State Minister of Production, Supply and Regulation of  Pharmaceuticals

        1.       Subjects and Functions

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Production, Supply and Regulation of Pharmaceuticals for the creation of “Healthy Community” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Health in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Establishing an adequately equipped WHO-standard quality laboratory to ensure the quality of drugs
2. Formulating a regulatory mechanism to produce and import standardized medical drugs,  to activate competitive prices in the market so that the consumer safety is ensured, to prevent the monopoly in the drug market and for the promotion of standardized pharmacies
3. Formulating strategies to encourage investment by local entrepreneurs in the production of drugs

3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

9.2              State Minister of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals Development and 

Community Health 

1.    Subjects and Functions

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Indigenous Medicine Promotion, Rural and Ayurvedic Hospitals Development and Community Health for the creation of a “Healthy Community” 

under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Health in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the belowmentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Formulating a mechanism to register National Indigenous Medical Council and Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical Council,  and traditional healers as indigenous doctors
2. Taking measures to recognize the Institute of Indigenous Medicine as a university
3. Updating the Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia
4. Implementing a mechanism with the co-ordination and regulation by Tourist Board to give priority to indigenous traditional and ayurvedic treatment methods, to treat tourists
5. Encouraging research regarding indigenous drugs and treatment methods
6. Providing facilities to grow medicinal herbs locally for Ayurvedic drug production with the participation of indigenous physicians and entrepreneurs related to this sector
7. Expand programmes targeting Samurdhi and home economies to popularize healthy food, free from agrochemicals and additives among all age groups
8. Implementing islandwide programs for early detection and prevention of communicable diseases 

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

10.0 Minister of Labour 

        1.      Purview

 Protection and welfare of the labour community in liaison with the international agencies in relation to the labour enactments and standards and promotion of industrial peace and cooperation. 

        2.      Subjects and Functions 

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Labour, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the “Establishment of employees security in private sector and creation of a skilled foreign employment force” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

        3.      Special  Priorities

1. Reviewing all circulars, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the scope of labour sector and effecting necessary amendments in order to suit needs of the present and to safeguard labour rights
2. Introducing a contributory pension scheme in addition to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) which will ensure their security in the later stages of their lives
3. Encourage productive programmes based on employer-employee cordial relationships, while improving competencies and skills of workers, and maintaining high standard sanitary and security mechanisms at working places 

        4.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

10.1 State Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market  Diversification 

1.     Subjects and Functions

1. Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification for the creation of “skilled foreign employment force” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Labour in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the belowmentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.
2. Formulating a joint administrative methodology for co-ordination between Foreign Employment Bureau and its services with the  Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassies and High Commissions  abroad and thereby efficiently fulfill the needs of those engaged in foreign employment. 
3. Establishing access to a diversified foreign  job market as well as skilled labour market opportunities for foreign employment, instead of an unskilled labour force
4. Encouraging Sri Lankan Banking System to provide special facilities for migrant workers (expatriates) and Sri Lankans living abroad to save and invest their foreign exchange earnings in a productive manner within Sri Lanka 
5. Implementing special projects with relevant Ministries to enable those who return to Sri Lanka after foreign employment to commence enterprises 
6. Implementing a program to ensure the protection and welfare of housemaids working in Middle East and other countries.
7. Introducing legal reforms necessary to strengthen the process of obtaining compensation entitled to persons who meet with accidents in foreign countries
8. Regulating foreign employment agencies using a proper methodology

        2.      Special Priorities

        3.      Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

11.0 Minister of Environment

        1.      Purview 

 Use of natural resources while safeguarding Sri Lanka’s bio diversity and natural beauty for sustainable development, as well as protection of flora, beaches, marshy lands, streams and rivers and wildlife, prevention of waste accumulation, disposal of waste, a clean residential environment and matters related to environmental policies and institutions to ensure sustainable economic development.

        2.      Subjects and Functions 

1. Formulating policies in relation to the subject of Environment, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a “Sustainable Environment” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

        3.      Special Priorities

1. Taking steps to create a positive attitude on sustainable environment concept in the community commencing from school education 
2. Reviewing the process for issuance of environmental, wildlife and forest conservation permits and simplify it as an environmental friendly and people friendly process
3. Balance sustainable development targets with business and development requirements during the operation of environmental friendly production, distribution, transport services, infrastructure development, urban development and investment and economic zone activities
4. Introducing latest advanced technological methods for environmental conservation

        4.      Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

12.0 Minister of Wildlife and Forest Conservation

        1.      Purview

 Fostering biodiversity by conservation of wildlife & forest and expanding national forest cover through environmental sensitive forest plantation and conservation of natural environment of wildlife

        2.      Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Wildlife and Forest Conservation, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for “Wildlife Protection and Forest Conservation” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”. 

3.    Special Priorities 

1. Expansion of national parks, reservoirs and wildlife food crops needed for the protection of wildlife
2. Implementing modern programmes to minimize damages caused by wild animals to housing, property and cultivations in rural areas
3. Implementing community based safety measures side by side with safety measures such as construction of electric fences and trenches to  address elephant-human conflicts in vulnerable areas
4. Introducing and expanding forest cultivations in home gardens, schools, hospitals, offices, workplaces, areas with less roads and in parks so as to increase forest density

        4.      Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

12.1 State Minister of Wildlife Protection, Adoption of safety measures including the construction of electrical fences and trenches and reforestation and forest resource development

        1.      Subjects and Functions

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Wildlife Protection, Adoption of Safety Measures including the Construction of Electrical Fences and Trenches and Reforestation and Forest Resource Development for “wildlife protection and forest conservation” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Wildlife and Forest Conservation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities 

1. Implementing programmes for expansion of green cover 
2. Conservation of marshy lands and mangrove systems and controlling the human activities that destroy them
3. Identifying eroded and infertile lands and taking measures to create agro forestry parks
4. Encouraging tree planting in stretches by factories, urban tree clusters, tree planting on either side of roads including expressways and highways, lands in government offices and housing complexes, orchards and home agro forestry
5. Implementing projects for reforestation 
6. Establishing sand mining stretches by the rivers and lands and river valley development 
7. Creating and popularizing Green and Smart Cities and Dwellings concept and formulating and implementing programmes and projects for creating an environmentally sensitive community 
8. Implementing safety measures including construction of electric fences and trenches with the participation of rural communities to ensure the safety of villages and settlements in order to prevent elephant-human conflicts
9. Conservation of lands earmarked for the protection of wildlife, development of tanks, rivers and forests in such localities, and have cultivations required for food promotion of wildlife

3.      Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

13.0 Minister of Agriculture

1.     Purview

 Creating a prosperous domestic agricultural culture and an agro business community adopting modern technology based on a National Agricultural Policy thereby making a high contribution to the country’s GDP and supplying toxin-free food and agricultural products in adequate quantities to the local and international consumers, and creating food security by productively utilizing agricultural resources, uplifting the livelihoods of farming community, transferring to new commercially productive modern technological food production in place of subsistence agricultural systems and agro industrialization thereby creating inclusive economic development

2.     Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Agriculture, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for “Modern Technological Agriculture” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

        3.      Special Priorities

1. Expanding agro technology knowledge suitable for the target groups such as traditional farmers, youth and students in order to direct them towards agricultural education opportunities with modern technology
2. Encourage the development of young agricultural entrepreneurs
3. Formulating and implementing a mechanism that combines all relevant institutions for the promotion of agro industry
4. Formulating a methodology to regulate specific standards of chemical pesticides and other chemical compounds used in agriculture 
5. Expanding the farmers’ pension schemes, crop insurance schemes and financial resources as needed for the agricultural activities
6. Strengthening the supply chain existing among direct producers, export companies, packaging firms and wholesalers. 
7. Implementing a new strategic plan to facilitate product marketing 
8. Taking measures to regulate declining incomes of producers during the harvesting phase, through active intervention by the government
9. Minimizing natural disasters by communicating information related to climatic changes and daily weather reports to farmers
10. Implementing methodologies to provide farmers with quality seeds and plants
11. Water management and management of water supply according to farmer requirements

        4.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

13.1  State Minister of Paddy and Grains, Organic Food, Vegetables, Fruits, Chilies,   Onion and Potato Cultivation 

Promotion, Seed Production and Advanced Technology Agriculture 

        1.      Subjects and Functions

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Paddy and Grains, Organic Food, Vegetables, Fruits, Chilies, Onion and Potato Cultivation Promotion, Seed Production and Advanced Technology Agriculture for “Modern Technological Agriculture” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Agriculture in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Implementing a reasonable pricing policy that satisfies the local farmer and consumer and a crop diversification programme in co-ordination with all related institutions 
2. Implementing programmes to encourage organic fertilizer use and toxin free food production
3. Implementing a program to develop homegardens by Samurdhi and low income groups to promote the consumption of organic vegetables and fruits at household level
4. Minimizing the import of dried chilies, maize, soya, green gram and cowpea, onions and potatoes by increasing the domestic production of these crops
5. Implementing a mechanism to provide facilities for storage of surplus production and for value-added product exports
6. Developing crop harvest collecting and processing centers to add value to agricultural produce and export
7. Implementing a programme to promote to vegetable and fruit related export product industries
8. Introducing a domestic seed policy for production of quality seed at international standards
9. Regulate seed imports within accepted  Sri Lanka Standards certification to ensure the quality of imported seeds
10. Encouraging the private sector to provide quality seeds and planting materials
11. Introducing high-yielding seed and plant varieties of indigenous genetic quality that are resistant to diseases and climate changes
12. Developing government farms and seed production farms
13. Taking steps to raise awareness among the farmers subsequent to a comprehensive study on groundwater, ground preparations, selecting seeds and plants, fertilizing, pre and post-harvest using latest technological methodologies on a regional basis 
14. Directing for value added agricultural products using the knowledge, technological equipment, land utilization and financial contribution used for technology based agriculture
15. Implementing a programme to prevent wastages associated with harvesting, transportation and unloading using the latest technical methods with the collaboration of state and private sectors.
16. Maximizing economic benefits of water consumption with the introduction of high yielding methodologies by the economical use of water

        3      Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

13.2 State Minister of Production and Supply of Fertilizer and Regulation of  Chemical Fertilizer and Insecticide 

Use 

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Production and Supply of Fertilizer and Regulation of Chemical Fertilizer and Insecticide use to “encourage use of quality fertilizer” under the direction 

and guidance of the Minister of Agriculture in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Formulating methodologies for the timely distribution of technological crop systems, quality seeds, plants and fertilizer of standardized quality for major crops including paddy and grain varieties, pepper, cloves and cocoa as well as vegetable, fruit and homegarden crops
2. Encouraging local production of organic fertilizer using local materials to international standards and production of other high quality fertilizers within the country 

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

13.3 State Minister of Livestock, Farm Promotion and Dairy and Egg Related Industries 

1.    Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Livestock, Farm Promotion and Dairy and Egg Related Industries for the creation of “Modern Technological Agriculture” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Agriculture in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Undertaking research to introduce livestock to suit different geographical regions and encouraging the development of small and medium scale farms 
2. Promoting production of livestock related products and encouraging exports
3. Introducing high quality grass varieties through the National Livestock Development Board
4. Providing required land and investment facilities in co-ordination with relevant agencies to construct medium and large scale cattle farms
5. Implementing programs to maximize the use of state-owned animal farms
6. Expanding the production of chicken and eggs and encouraging their exports
7. Expanding opportunities for local production and consumption by promoting small and medium scale producers
8. Introducing international standards and effective monitoring systems in respect of animal farms and production facilities
9. Providing facilities to small and medium scale farmers by expanding veterinary facilities

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

14.0 Minister of Irrigation

        1.      Purview

 Management of hydro-power plant and potable water supplies as well as agricultural activities ensuring the conservation of tanks and irrigation, water supply systems and related canals throughout the island, expansion of irrigation system, introduction of new technological measures for efficient utilization of water

  2.   Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Irrigation, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a   “optimal irrigation management” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    
2. Development of water sources, control of drainage and floods, development of reservoirs and irrigation facilities and supply of water under efficient management required for agriculture, drinking and power generation.
3. Concluding the multipurpose irrigation scheme Uma Oya and hydro power plants expeditiously
4. Expanding the water supply in north central and north western  provinces by  the expansion of irrigation network around  Moragahakanda- Kalu ganga
5. Implementing the major water supply schemes including Gin,  Nilwala and Malwathu Oya within an accelerated programme
6. Broadening the professional services in the field of irrigation while safeguarding the domestic irrigation engineers’ service 

3.     Special Priorities

4.      Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

14.1 State Minister of Canals and Common Infrastructure Development in  Settlements in Mahaweli Zones

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Canals and Common Infrastructure Development in Settlements in Mahaweli Zones for the creation of “optimal irrigation management” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Irrigation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Promoting cultivations of paddy, grains, fruits, vegetables, freshwater fisheries and animal production in Mahaweli Agricultural Zones
2. Improving education, health, transport, trade and community infrastructure facilities in Mahaweli settlements
3. Expanding investments and utilizing lands to maximize the agricultural production in Mahaweli zones. 

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

14.2 State Minister of Tanks, Reservoirs and  Irrigation Development Related  to Rural Paddy Fields 

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of rural Paddy Fields and related Tanks, Reservoirs and Irrigation Development for the creation of “optimal irrigation management” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Irrigation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Rehabilitating paddy lands in a fertile manner and reconstructing small tanks necessary to cultivate paddy through community-based projects 
2. Rehabilitation and maintenance of rural and other tanks and reservoirs in conformity with scientific standards to increase the capacity of tanks and reservoirs to store rainwater
3. Initiating a program to conserve tank water by cleaning the river basins, river banks and tank bunds

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

15.0 Minister of Lands 

1.     Purview 

 Providing lands under an accelerated programme for development activities, residential purposes and public utilities through an optimal land management system based on a national land policy, and protecting the ownership of land for future posterity. 

 2.     Subjects and Functions 

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Lands, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of “Optimal Land Management” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

        3.      Special Priorities

1. Providing encouragement and opportunities by leasing out underutilized  state lands on long–term basis under a cultivation cooperative system to grow raw materials to resolve the problem of finding raw materials related to carpentry, rattan and reed industries 
2. Co-ordinating with required agencies and expediting grant of compensation after due assessment of persons, housing and other property, lands and agricultural lands affected by large irrigaton projects such as Mahaweli, Uma Oya, Moragahakanda 
3. Implementing a programme to lease out state lands and  lands that had been acquired by the State for public projects,  for agricultural purposes and to enable farmers to do the cultivations
4. Introducing organic crops and floriculture with local and foreign demand to unutilized lands owned by estate companies and state-owned farms and expanding the cultivation of supplementary crops which suit the climate
5. Formulating a national policy on land use taking into consideration the historical and archaeological factors, natural resources, urbanization and future requirements
6. Creating and maintaining an updated database on lands 
7. Formulating an efficient methodology with information technological access to provide information and services related to lands, land surveying and land mapping
8. Developing a methodology to release lands for landless, low-income earners, productive manufacturing activities, and development and investment projects in an expeditious manner, subsequent to a review on processes related to land acquisition and land distribution
9. Expedite “Bim Saviya” programme guaranteeing land ownership, prevent the emergence of a landless community after sale of a land and develop policies and legal framework to obtain banking, financial and insurance activities on the basis of land ownerships
10. Implementing a clear policy on residual land use
11. Providing lands needed for the development of the country in a prompt and regularized manner
12. Formulating an efficient mechanism to resolve issues related to state lands that had already been distributed among the public

        4.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

15.1 State Minister of Land Management, State Enterprises Land and Property Development 

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Land Management, State Enterprises Land and Property Development for “optimal land management” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Lands in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Implementing a methodology of issuing Title Certificates with accurate survey information expeditiously in order to assert ownership of lands under the ‘Bim Saviya’ program
2. Implementing a program in collaboration with banks and other relevant institutions to distribute 100,000 land plots  among the youth providing them with opportunities to invest in state lands as a project to encourage youth entrepreneurship 
3. Formulating a legal method to utilize lands with maximum productivity focusing on identification of issues pertaining to unutilized and under-utilized lands that could be utilized
4. Implementing programs to develop private lands that had been acquired for development schemes, yet have never been utilized following a proper assessment of the development requirements
5. Expediting the existing processes of compensation and provision of alternative lands to individuals who have been affected by natural disasters or due to development schemes carried out by the government
6. Implementing state enterprises land and property development programmes

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

16.0 Minister of Fisheries

        1.      Purview

 Creating a fisheries industry that contributes highly to the national economy thereby producing a socially robust business community within the local and overseas market catering to the needs of local fish consumers 2. Subjects and Functions

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Fisheries, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of a “self-sufficient fisheries economy” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

        3.      Special Priorities

1. Introducing a scientific methodology to increase fish density in coastal areas
2. Modernizing fishery harbours and constructing new fishery harbours as needed
3. Providing opportunities for domestic fishing companies to expand fishing in international seas
4. Encouraging private companies and entrepreneurs to promote canned-fish industry.
5. Expanding market development for fish products, so that both the producer and the consumer achieve a fair deal
6. Eliminating illegal fishing in coastal water in the North and East, strengthening Navy and the coast guard patrol units, and resolving  conflicts with India
7. Introducing a productive banking and insurance scheme for the fishing community
8. Implementing a program for technical and managerial training in fishery activities for the youth using facilities in the Ocean University
9. Expanding the welfare activities of the fishing community

        4.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

16.1 State Minister of Ornamental Fish, Inland Fish and Prawn Farming, Fishery Harbour Development, 

Multiday Fishing  Activities and Fish Exports

1.     Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Ornamental Fish, Inland Fish and Prawn Farming, Fishery Harbour Development, Multiday Fishing activities and Fish Exports for the creation of a “self-sufficient fisheries economy” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Fisheries in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Providing facilities to establish ornamental fish industries targeting at export markets
2. Formulating necessary strategies to promote inland fisheries in lakes, lagoons and lands.
3. Developing fishery harbours for the efficient operation of large-scale boats
4. Taking actions to develop refrigeration systems using sea water for multi-day fishing crafts and to encourage the use of solar power in such equipment
5. Improving all fishery harbours, anchorages with modern communication facilities, refrigeration and fuel supply and sanitation facilities.
6. Commencing a program in collaboration with the fisheries community associations and the National Aquaculture Development Authority for expanded breeding of both sea and freshwater fish
7. Taking actions to increase the fish harvest using modern, environment friendly, high-technological techniques

        3.     Related Institutional and Legal Framework 

17.0 Minister of Plantation

        1.      Purview 

 Re-orienting overall plantation industry aimed at attracting export market by diversification of value-added production through the adoption of research  techniques, new technological tools and the optimum utilization of land  

        2.      Subjects and Functions 

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministries, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Plantation, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for the creation of an “export focused plantation industry infused with new technology” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

        3.      Special Priorities

1. Prohibiting the fragmentation of lands used for tea, rubber and  coconut plantations to establish human settlements and maximizing the utilization of the said lands for the development of plantation and  subsidiary crops 
2. Subject lands owned by plantation companies of both the State and  private sectors to maximum crop diversification and develop related industries
3. Reorganizing the Tea Research Institute by enabling it to contribute towards the development of the Tea industry by the introduction of  latest technology

        4.     Relevant Institutional and Legal Framework 

17.1 State Minister of Company Estate Reforms, Tea Estates related Crops, Tea Factories Modernization and Tea 

Export Promotion  

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Company Estate Reforms, Tea Estates related Crops, Tea Factories Modernization and Tea export Promotion for the creation of an “export focused plantation industry infused with new technology” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Plantation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.         Special priorities

1. Promoting the cultivation of tea and other export crops, transforming them into high value products, utilizing estate companies at maximum productivity and establishing the necessary international market 
2. Encouraging tea export in value added form instead of export of tea in bulk
3. Expanding the tea market for CEYLON TEA in collaboration with both state and private sectors.
4. Encouraging and promoting the cultivation of organic tea
5. Introducing a mechanism to safeguard the quality of local tea
6. Promoting Pure Ceylon Tea as an excellent product of Sri Lanka at the  international markets
7. Formulating and implementing a plan for the proper utilization of  lands in the estate sector
8. Introducing other crops to be grown around tea estates
9. Modernizing tea factories with the use of latest technology and  machinery and linking banking system for necessary financial resources
10. Implementing relief service mechanisms at the ground level to  encourage rural tea cultivation and small scale tea estate owners 

3.     Relevant Institutional and Legal Framework 

17.2 State Minister of Coconut, Kithul, Palmyrah and Rubber Cultivation  Promotion and Related Industrial 

Product Manufacturing and Export  Diversification

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Coconut, Kithul, Palmyrah and Rubber Cultivation Promotion and Related Industrial Product Manufacturing and Export Diversification for the creation of an “export focused plantation industry infused with new technology” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Plantation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Introducing high yielding coconut plants in collaboration with the Coconut Research Institute and private laboratories and introducing coconut varieties that suit the areas where coconut is not widely grown 
2. Implementing a program to distribute high yielding coconut varieties to expand coconut growing in home gardens, giving due  regard to the geographical features of each region. 
3. Developing biotechnological solutions to control various pests
4. Encouraging small and medium coconut growers to develop nurseries to produce planting materials
5. Providing encouragement necessary for the cultivation of subsidiary crops such as pepper, ginger, turmeric, aloe vera, pineapple in coconut plantations and for animal husbandry 
6. Formulating strategies to fulfill the local demand for coconut, and to export value-added products associated with coconut, young coconut (kurumba) and king coconut 
7. Providing facilities to promote industries of coconut related products
8. Encouraging researchers, scientists and producers to conduct research on value addition and technological innovations
9. Ensuring the availability of raw materials necessary for the rubber industry by providing encouragement for the development of cultivations of small and medium scale rubber estate owners
10. Encouraging rubber related products aimed at local and foreign markets

        3.     Relevant Institutional and Legal Framework

17.3  State Minister of Development of Minor Crops Plantation including Sugarcane, Maize, Cashew, Pepper, 

Cinnamon, Cloves, Betel Related Industries and Export Promotion 

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Minor Crops Plantation including Sugarcane, Maize, Cashew, Peper, Cinnamon, Cloves, Betel Related Industries and Export Promotion for the creation of an “export focused plantation industry infused with new technology “under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Plantation in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Implementing a methodology to encourage cultivation with the coordination of the Ministry of Plantation, Ministry of Agriculture,  Banks and Financial Institutions for minor crop growers such as  sugarcane, maize, cashew, pepper, cinnamon, clove, betel 
2. Introducing high-yielding varieties to growers in collaboration with the  research institutes
3. Introducing latest technological methods and expanding exports to encourage value-added products related to these crops 
4. Providing latest technological equipment and establishing a Centre for Cinnamon Extraction and Processing for the use of estate owners possessing less than five acres of land
5. Formulate and implement a mechanism to encourage the local  production of maize necessary for Triposha and animal food in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Banks and Financial 

Institutions

1. Taking immediate actions to reopen the sugar factories that had already been closed down and providing necessary encouragement to commence new sugar factories based on the requirement
2. Taking action to fulfill capital needs and technical knowledge  necessary for the efficient usage of water needed for sugarcane cultivation
3. Establishing export villages for growing pepper for both household use  and export purposes in the areas where pepper is grown

        3.     Relevant Institutional and Legal Framework

18.0 Minister of Water Supply

        1.       Purview

 Supply of water catering to needs of all households in the country, maintenance of existing water supply and drainage system at a high standard, maintenance and capacity expansion, improvement of infrastructure in relation to the sewerage system, supply and distribution of quality potable water encouraging private and state investments in the field. 

        2.         Subjects and Functions 

1. Providing policy guidance to relevant State Ministry, and formulating policies in relation to the subject of Water Supply, in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances, implementation of projects under the national budget, state Investment and National Development Programme, and formulating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies, programmes and projects, related to subjects and functions under below-mentioned State Corporations and Statutory Institutions for “water for all” based on the national policies implemented by the government, and in accordance with the policy statement “Vistas of Prosperity and Splendour”.    

3.     Special Priorities

1. Implement expeditiously new water supply and drainage projects to  provide water for all
2. Developing rural and urban water supply schemes by integrating  rural tanks, reservoirs and irrigations systems that come under the  purview of Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Irrigation
3. Preventing the wastage of water in pipe-borne water supply and in the distribution of water

        4.     Related Institutions and Legal Framework

18.1  State Minister of Rural and Divisional Drinking Water Supply Projects  Development

        1.      Subjects and Functions 

 Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Rural and Divisional Drinking Water Supply Projects Development for “water for all” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Water Supply in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.

        2.      Special Priorities

1. Taking measures to carry out community water supply projects in an efficient and proper manner
2. Improving and maintaining community water supply projects to ensure the supply of safe drinking water for the rural population
3. Stabilizing the drinking water supply in rural areas, developing reservoirs and feeder canals and conserving water 
4. Expediting water distribution projects associated with water  supply projects implemented at rural and regional levels through national irrigation system

        3.     Relevant Institutional and Legal Framework