“Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force meets

2026-03-06 - 13:17

The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka convened yesterday (05) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. The Presidential Task Force for Rebuilding Sri Lanka has been established to coordinate nationwide recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts following the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The Task Force is entrusted with overseeing the provision of swift and sustainable relief to affected communities, the restoration of essential infrastructure and the implementation of long-term development initiatives. During the meeting, extensive discussions were held on the current progress and future plans of the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” initiative. Committee members were also briefed on the foreign assistance received so far for the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund and on the Task Force’s forthcoming activities. It was emphasized that a comprehensive assessment report on disaster-affected housing and infrastructure is expected to be completed by the end of this month. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of prioritizing individuals residing in displacement camps as part of the housing initiative for those whose homes have been affected. The Prime Minister also highlighted the potential social issues that may emerge if these individuals remain in the displacement camps. District Secretaries from the relevant areas participated in the discussion via Zoom technology and attention was also given to the issues, views and proposals they presented.Those present at the meeting included Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti; Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Dr. A.H.M.H. Abayarathna; Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando; Minister of Housing Construction and Water Supply, Susil Ranasinghe; Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd); Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Chief of Staff to the President, Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma; Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Russel Aponsu, along with other members of the committee.