Published on: June 6, 2025

Progress Review of Projects by Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing under Budget Allocations

All projects must be completed within the scheduled timeframes

– President

A progress review meeting on the projects implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing under the current budget allocations was held today (06) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.

The discussion focused extensively on the progress of urban development projects aimed at transforming Sri Lanka into an attractive tourist destination, the on-going canal purification and solid waste management initiatives in the Colombo District, water supply projects and housing assistance programmes.

President Disanayake instructed officials to ensure that every project is completed within its originally planned schedule, without delays.

The meeting was attended by Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Anura Karunathilaka, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Mahinda Siriwardana, Secretary to the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Ranjith Ariyaratne, Senior Additional Secretaries to the President Russell Aponsu and Kapila Janaka Bandara along with senior officials from both the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Urban Development.

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