Extensive focus on social transformation, environmental sustainability and building a higher standard of civic life through the ‘SEE’ concept
Plans to launch several large-scale projects across the island from 2027
A special awareness programme for members of the Clean Sri Lanka Central Committee, focusing on the measures required to achieve the behavioural change envisaged through the implementation of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative, was held yesterday morning (14) at the conference hall complex of Temple Trees.
The programme was organised by the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat under the patronage of Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor Chandana Abayarathna, Deputy Minister Ruwan Senarath and Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.
Extensive discussions were held on the ‘SEE’ concept, which forms the foundation of the Clean Sri Lanka programme, and how it could be effectively applied in implementing its projects. The discussions also focused on the measures required to bring about the envisaged transformation in Sri Lankan society, ensure environmental sustainability and improve the quality of life of citizens. In addition, the progress of projects implemented during 2025 and 2026 was comprehensively reviewed.
Representatives attending the programme were also briefed on several large-scale projects proposed to be launched from 2027, including ‘Clean Sri Lanka Green Path’, ‘Clean Colombo’, ‘Clean Sri Lanka Pure City’, ‘Clean City’ and ‘Clean Sri Lanka Urban Green Parks’.
Further discussions focused on the strategic programme for more effectively taking the Clean Sri Lanka concept to the public at provincial and district levels through the State machinery. Participants also exchanged views on the responsibilities entrusted to them in ensuring the success of programmes currently being implemented and those planned for the future under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.
More than 300 participants, including members of the Clean Sri Lanka Central Committee and district and divisional coordinators, attended the discussion. They included 137 officers and coordinators representing the social, ethical and environmental pillars, 125 representatives from District Secretariats and 45 officials, including representatives of Chief Secretariats and Governors.
Members of Parliament Dr Najith Indika, Dinesh Hemantha Perera and Thanura Dissanayake also attended the event, along with the President’s Senior Additional Secretary, Secretary to the Ministry of Energy Russell Aponso, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government S. Alokabandara, and Additional Secretary to the President (Clean Sri Lanka) S.P.C. Sugishwara.
Officials of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, other State officials, and Clean Sri Lanka district and divisional coordinators were also present.
