Implementation of the Third phase of the Army Hospital (Narahenpita) Project The relocation of the Army Hospital in Narahenpita area which was earlier located in Army Headquarters has completed its first and second stages. It has been planned to build

Implementation of the Third phase of the Army Hospital (Narahenpita) Project

The relocation of the Army Hospital in Narahenpita area which was earlier located in Army Headquarters has completed its first and second stages.

It has been planned to build three building complexes for providing medical facilities, accommodation for medical officers and other officers, storage facilities, and maintenance facilities under its third phase.

Accordingly, the proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to implement the third phase of the said project at an estimated cost of Rs. 7,088.32 million and to commence its construction in 2017, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Explore and assessment of gem deposits in Sri Lanka

It has been assessed that gem deposits are spread around 70% of land in Sri Lanka but only 10% of them are used in mining activities.

The proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment, to implement Project for explore and assess gem deposits in Sri Lanka between 2017 and 2021 which is planned with the view of introducing a comprehensive database with illustration on gem deposits, introducing proper methods for gem mining, and preparing guidelines for a sustainable gem mining industry, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Introduction of Global Positioning System (GPS) for efficient and secure operation of trains

The proposal made by Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, to procure and install a Train Operating and Information System based on a GPS system that enables to monitor the definite location and speed of trains from the Ministry of Defence and implement it connected with the current Train Time Keeping System with the objective of benefiting the Sri Lanka Railway and passengers, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Presenting the 204th recommendation of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to the parliament

The proposal made by Labour and Trade Union Relations Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne, to present the 204th recommendation of the ILO on transforming from informal economy to formal economy adopted at its 104th session held in 2015 to the parliament, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

National quality policy

The firs quality policy was implemented in 1998 for increasing the quality of goods and services in Sri Lanka.

The proposal made by Science, Technology and Research Minister Susil Premajayantha, to implement the newly prepared National Quality Policy considering objectives of the government in this regard and focusing on facts presented in opinion polls conducted covering the fields of health, education, roads, transportation, and trade and commerce, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Establishment of Sri Lanka Institute of Digital Health Innovation and Commercialization

The aggregation of genomic medicine and information and communication technology is called the Digital Health and it is making a great revolution in the health sector.

The global investment in digital health shows a great increase in recent past and the future of health sector depends on digital health innovation.

Accordingly, the proposal made by Science, Technology and Research Minister Susil Premajayantha, to establish the Sri Lanka Institute of Digital Health Innovation and Commercialization, with public private partnership that enables to cooperate with reputed commercial and research organisations for gaining maximum benefits for the health sector in Sri Lanka, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Herbal cultivation project implemented to promote production of high standard medicinal raw materials for Ayurveda medicine

About 60% of raw materials requirement is imported. As a measure, budget 2016 proposed to introduce the short-term herbal cultivation.

Accordingly, the proposal made by Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, to implement the above project in Ratnapura, Kurunegala, Anuradhapura, Monaragala, and Galle Districts, and to purchase the produced raw materials through the sales network of Ayurveda Drugs Corporation, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Revision of fees charged by the Department of Registrar of Companies

The proposal made by Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, to present the gazette issued by him bearing number 1990/12 and dated 25-10-2016 to parliament for approval, regarding the revision of above mentioned fees under the provisions of Companies Act no. 7 of 2007 and Societies Ordinance No. 16 of 1891 amended by the act No. 11 of 2005, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Seed and planting material development project

It has been observed that use of quality seed and planting material helps in increasing quality and productivity of harvest.

Accordingly, the proposal made by Minister Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake, to implement seed and planting material projects using lands owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and its affiliated institutions which are not used for any productive purpose, for the sustainability of agriculture and food safety, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Provide Pre trial procedure for minimising the number of cases

The public faces many difficulties with delaying of trials and still there are many trials delayed in courts though various measures have been taken time to time in this regard.

The Cabinet has already approved the introduction of Pre Trial Procedures. Accordingly, the proposal made by Justice Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, to publish in the gazette and present in the parliament for approval the Civil Procedure Code (Amendment) Bill drafted by the Legal Draftsman and cleared by the Attorney General, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Amendment of the Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act

The Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters Act No. 25 of 2002 provides for international mutual assistance in combating transnational crimes.

Accordingly, the proposal made by Justice Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksa, to amend the above act recognizing the recent developments in transnational crimes such as money laundering, bribery as stipulated by the 16th article of the United Nations Convention on Bribery and Corruption, crimes related to computers and data, reflecting the Sri Lanka’s responsibility in fighting transnational crimes and confiscation of properties earned by such crimes, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Land subsidence at Achchuveli, Jaffna District

A land subsidence in agricultural lands in Achchuveli, Jaffna has been reported. As the lands in these areas are created of limestone they tend to create cavities and caverns.

The proposal made by Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs Minister D.M. Swaminathan, to conduct a study by the National Building Research Organization enabling the decision making on land utilization of the area, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Improving Residential facilities for officers of Police Special Task Force

The lack of accommodation facilities to STF officers deployed in Colombo and suburbs has become an issue.

The proposal made by Law and Order and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayake, to construct a new three storied barrack to provide accommodation for 250 officers at an estimated cost of Rs. 74.9 million by removing an old barrack in Gonahena Camp premises, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Purchase of sports shoes for Sri Lanka Army

The proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to award the contract for purchasing of 200,000 sports shoes for Sri Lanka Army as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Procurement of required equipment for the Combat Convoy Battalion in Mali

Sri Lanka expects to deploy a Combat Convoy Battalion for UN peace keeping operations in Mali and the proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to award the contract for purchasing demining and explosive ordnance disposal equipment as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Contract for system rehabilitation for reduction of non revenue water generation in south part of the Colombo city

The proposal made by City Planning and Water Supply Minister Rauff Hakeem, to award the above contract of the project no. 2 of the Greater Colombo Water and Waste Water Management Improvement Investment Programme implemented under assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee with the view of reducing water leakages and non revenue water, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Construction supervision Contract for non revenue water management

The proposal made by City Planning and Water Supply Minister Rauff Hakeem, to award the above contract of the project no. 1 of the Greater Colombo Water and Waste Water Management Improvement Investment Programme implemented under assistance of Asian Development Bank (ADB) as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee with the view of reducing water leakages and non revenue water, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Supply of I.V.

Cannula (with

injection port and

without

injection port)

in various sizes

The proposal made by Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, to award the above tender as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Procurement for supply of 820,000 of blue base dry imagine films (35 cm x 43 cm) to be used in x-ray machines in government hospitals

The proposal made by Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, to award the above tender as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Purchase of medicine used for volume replacement of the patients with hypoglycemia

The proposal made by Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Minister (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, to award the above tender to purchase 7,200,000 bottles of 500 ml Sodium Chloride Intravenous Infusion BP 0.9% w/v or Sodium Chloride Injection USP 0.9% w/v, as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Establishment of a national border management committee

Control of boarders of a country is extremely important in its national security. People and Goods exchanged across the Sri Lankan Border is gradually increasing at it is expected that it will reach 10 million persons and 200 million kilograms of goods at 2020.

Hence, it is important to properly manage the tasks conducted across the border for maintaining national security, social style and economic prospect of the country.

Accordingly, the proposal made by President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to establish a National Border Management Committee which is comprised of senior officers/policy makers of government to act as the government’s central body for assessment of risks, priorities, and aims in this regard, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Improvement of Urban Interconnected roads

It is essential to develop interconnected roads to reduce the traffic congestion and regional transport infrastructure development in Western Province.

Accordingly, the proposal made by Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, to improve 26 damaged interconnected roads with a total length of 30 km in Colombo, Moratuwa, Mahara and Avissawella areas by laying carpet at an estimated cost of Rs. 208.5 million through the Provincial Road Development Authority (Western Province), was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Declaration of National Insurance day

The proposal made by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, to declare 01st of September in each year as the ‘National Insurance Day’ with the view of educating Sri Lankans on the importance of insurance and encourage all families to obtain an insurance cover, for covering deaths, diseases, and damages to property, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.