March 16, Colombo (LNW): In a recent announcement, State Minister of Home Affairs, Ashoka Priyantha, revealed ongoing interviews for the recruitment of Grama Niladhari Officers (GNO) across 2,002 vacant divisions. Priyantha assured that the selected candidates would assume their roles before April concludes, underscoring the government’s commitment to filling crucial administrative positions swiftly.
Addressing the media at the Presidential Media Centre under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’, Priyantha reiterated the potential of President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s agenda in steering the nation towards economic prosperity and societal well-being.
Highlighting the Ministry’s proactive approach to socioeconomic stability, Priyantha outlined various initiatives aimed at addressing past crises. These include the establishment of district-level food safety and nutrition committees, provision of spectacles to 02 million impoverished families, and efforts towards rural development through decentralized budget initiatives.
Furthermore, Priyantha disclosed recent interviews conducted on March 13 and 14 for GNO recruitment, with ongoing sessions on March 15. The Ministry aims to finalize these appointments by the end of April.
In a related development, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena engaged with professional associations of Grama Niladhari Officers on March 14 to address their concerns, including travel expenses and office allowances. A cabinet paper has been submitted in this regard.
Regarding governance issues, Priyantha revealed the drafting of the GN Constitution, a pivotal concern for GNOs, with a cabinet paper awaiting approval. Once ratified, it will undergo further action to enhance administrative processes.
Priyantha concluded by emphasizing the government’s dedication to livelihood restoration and societal cohesion amidst economic challenges. He credited President Wickremesinghe for fostering trust and expressed optimism in sustaining the current trajectory for transformative growth over the next two years, heralding positive economic rejuvenation and project rectification.
