August 21, Colombo (LNW): In a move aimed at enhancing workplace efficiency and cleanliness within the state sector, the government has unveiled a focused programme to eliminate long-neglected and redundant items from public offices across the country.
Branded as “Seiri Week,” the initiative is scheduled to run from September 01 to 04 and is set to involve all government bodies.
The campaign, introduced under the broader “Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative, is intended to foster a more orderly, hygienic, and secure working environment, enabling public servants to carry out their duties more effectively and comfortably.
Officials hope that by tackling years’ worth of accumulated clutter, institutions will not only become more presentable but also more functional.
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has taken the lead on the initiative, issuing a formal circular outlining the programme’s objectives and procedures.
This directive has been disseminated to Ministry Secretaries, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Department Heads, District Secretaries, as well as the heads of public corporations and statutory bodies.
According to the circular, each institution is expected to conduct a thorough inventory to distinguish between essential items and those deemed obsolete, damaged, or otherwise unnecessary.
The disposal process must be handled responsibly, with emphasis on environmental considerations, recycling where possible, and adhering to public sector regulations on asset management.
