A national-level audit aimed at assessing accessibility and sanitation facilities for persons with disabilities in government institutions has commenced at the Sethsiripaya office complex in Battaramulla.
The initiative is being carried out under the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment through the National Secretariat for Persons with Disabilities.
Under the 2026 Budget, the Government has allocated Rs. 1 billion to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities at public institutions, including Divisional Secretariats, railway stations, bus terminals, courts and police stations.
As part of the programme, an islandwide audit will be conducted to evaluate the accessibility standards of these institutions and identify areas requiring improvement.
In support of the initiative, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has provided both theoretical and practical training to social service officers and persons with disabilities across 17 districts.
The first phase of the audit began at the Sethsiripaya Stage I and Stage II Office Complexes, with trained officers from the Colombo District participating in the assessment.
Officials say the programme is expected to help create more inclusive and accessible public services for persons with disabilities across Sri Lanka.