Colombo (LNW): Environment Minister Keheliya Rambukwella announced the receipt of several requests for a 700 MW solar power project.
Rambukwella made this revelation while participating in the launch of a public awareness campaign on plastic waste management at the Battaramulla “Sobadam Piyasa” Ministry of Environment Auditorium. Minister Rambukwella chaired the programme where the project-related tools were officially presented to the media.
This program is a collaborative effort of the Ministry of Environment and the Central Environment Authority, in partnership with the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP). It entails a comprehensive three-month awareness campaign focusing on plastic waste management.
Speaking at the event, Rambukwella noted that the environmental field, previously ranking between 10th and 15th on the global agenda, now holds the second position.
The minister highlighted the evolving global agenda, with environmental and climate change issues attaining top priority. He emphasised the critical significance of the environment sector, which has garnered heightened international attention.
Additionally, Minister Rambukwella mentioned the receipt of requests for a 700-megawatt solar power project.
Notable figures such as Dr. Anil Jasinghe, Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Dr. Rokeya Khaton, Director-General of the South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme, communication specialist Dr. Kapila Suriyarachchi, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, RHMP Abeykoon, Director of the Ministry of Environment, Mr. SM Werahera, and others were present at the event.
