Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism and Lands, Somaratne Vidanapathirana stated that the “Urumaya” program, which involves distributing freehold land deeds, is not politically motivated and will continue even during election periods. He added that the goal of providing 2 million freehold land deeds under the “Urumaya” program is expected to be achieved within two years.
The Cabinet of Ministers has recently approved President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Cabinet Memorandum to implement the “National Agenda for Anti-Corruption.” This decision aligns with the legal, organizational, and strategic anti-corruption framework outlined in the International Monetary Fund’s report on governance diagnostics technical assistance support.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the crucial role of the Sri Lankan tea industry in transitioning the country towards an export economy. He underscored the need for a comprehensive promotion strategy, developed in collaboration with both public and private sectors. The President noted that “Ceylon Tea” is a world-renowned brand and should be further promoted through a new strategic program.
The report from the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to investigate and recommend effective utilization of the Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) was recently presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s Office.