Published on: September 24, 2024

Dr. Najith Indika Takes the Helm as Director General of the President’s Media Division

The Hon. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Najith Indika as the new Director General of the President’s Media Division (PMD).

Dr. Najith is a past pupil of Ranna Maha Vidyalaya, Hambantota and Royal College, Colombo. He earned his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.

Over the past five years, he has served as a doctor and medical officer in various government hospitals.

In addition to his medical career, Dr. Najith is a student and political activist.

Mission

The Presidential Media Division is fully responsible for socializing the views, actions, decisions and statements of His Excellency the President through the media. Electronic, print and new media will contribute to this through a credible and engaging approach.

The media department works as a source of information on the subject of the President’s vision and mission by maintaining good coordination with public and private media organizations and journalists.

National policies, plans and measures are explained to the people through the use of high quality media. Identify the fallacies and reveal the truth.