Improving Public Service as a Basic Citizen Right and Duty of Public Officials- President

A detailed and precise data system for the public service set to be implemented by June.

 An equal and just salary increase for public officials.

 President Anura Kumara Disanayake

President Anura Kumara Disanayake stressed the government’s commitment to enhancing the public service for the welfare of citizens and the accountability of public servants.

Addressing concerns about the current state of the public service, the President highlighted the government’s aim to provide efficient services to citizens through the digitalization of government operations.

These statements were made by President Anura Kumara Disanayake during the Anuradhapura District Coordination Committee meeting that took place today (26) at the Anuradhapura District Secretariat.

The President announced plans to establish a precise data system for the public service by June, noting the challenges posed by the vast amount of data in the system that hinder informed decision-making.

President Disanayake also mentioned proposals to ensure a fair salary increase for public officials and address pension disparities within three years, to be included in the upcoming budget.

The meeting focused on enhancing the public service while effectively managing its expenses.

Efforts were made to address the need to fill approximately 30,000 vacancies within the public service, along with discussions on allocating necessary funds in the upcoming budget. Issues related to recruitment delays and the importance of unified human resource management within the public service were also raised.

The President emphasized various sectors in the Anuradhapura District, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and human-elephant conflict.

Discussions were centered on developing Anuradhapura as a tourism hotspot, focusing on the “City Branding” approach to make it an appealing destination for tourists, both local and foreign.

Recognizing the historical significance of Anuradhapura as the country’s first kingdom and the site of the first reservoir, efforts were made to promote its cultural heritage globally.

The President also stressed the importance of implementing the “Clean Sri Lanka” program to cultivate positive societal values and improve overall well-being.

The attendees at the meeting included prominent figures such as Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, Mr. Wasantha Jinadasa, Mr. Susantha Kumara Nawarathna, Dr. Sena Nanayakkara, Mr. Bhagya Sri Herath, Mr. Thilina Samarakoon, Mr. P.D.N.K. Palihena, Mr. Rohana Bandara, Mr. R.M.W.S. Samaradiwakara, and Mr. K.G.R. Wimalasooriya.