By: Isuru Parakrama
January 30, Colombo (LNW): Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has stressed the critical importance of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, highlighting its humanitarian goals as central to its mission.
Speaking at the Colombo District Coordination Committee meeting yesterday (29), held at the District Secretariat in Narahenpita, the Prime Minister explained that the initiative is far more than just a campaign for environmental cleanliness.
During the meeting, Dr. Amarasuriya elaborated on the multi-faceted nature of the programme, noting that it encompasses a range of complex objectives that go beyond the conventional focus on waste management and environmental health.
The discussions covered a variety of pressing issues, including the allocation of land for an explosives storage facility in Colombo, plans for the future development of local government institutions, and the implementation of community empowerment initiatives.
In addition to these topics, the meeting also addressed urgent matters such as resolving land disputes concerning paddy fields along the border of Maharagama and Kesbewa, the prompt removal of waste from the Colombo Main Bus Stand, and the need to halt the unsafe disposal of garbage into the Niripola paddy fields in Seethawaka.
Reiterating the promises made during the last election, Prime Minister Amarasuriya reminded attendees that the public had voted for change, and it was essential for the government to remain true to those expectations.
“The ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative is not just about cleanliness, policy execution, or legal enforcement,” she stated. “It is about improving behaviour, fostering quality relationships, and transforming the way we interact with one another and our environment.”
Dr. Amarasuriya stressed that the change required would have to begin at the individual level, with each person taking responsibility for the difference they wish to make in their own communities.
She underscored the importance of delivering quality public services, ensuring that the public felt satisfied with the service provided.
“This transformation cannot be achieved solely through directives or official orders; it must come from a collective effort and a shift in attitude,” she emphasised.
The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring the long-term success of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, calling on all stakeholders to join in fostering a cleaner, more organised, and community-oriented future for the nation.
