Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the government has managed the ongoing energy crisis in a manner that avoids placing hardship on the public, while cautioning that the crisis has not yet fully ended.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the sixth meeting of the committee appointed to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the public service, held today (May 15) at the Prime Minister’s Office.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the meeting focused on sustainable energy management and future measures to address ongoing energy-related challenges.

Dr. Amarasuriya stated that, unlike in some other countries, Sri Lanka has managed the crisis without causing fuel shortages, long queues, or major power cuts by absorbing associated costs and implementing a sustainable management process.

However, she stressed that continuous vigilance remains necessary as the situation has not yet fully stabilised.

During the meeting, it was decided to appoint an “Energy Manager” for every government institution in order to promote energy conservation within the public sector and encourage the use of renewable energy sources.

Discussions were also held on transforming government buildings in line with the Green Building Concept under the “Clean Sri Lanka” national programme.

Attention was drawn to the possibility of introducing future fuel concessions, replacing the current odd-even fuel distribution system with a QR code-based method, and increasing fuel quotas.

Officials informed the meeting that sufficient fuel stocks are currently available until August and that requests have already been made to secure fuel supplies for the remainder of the year.

The meeting also focused on sustainable electricity consumption management, including programmes under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative aimed at educating schoolchildren on energy conservation.

According to the Prime Minister’s Office, discussions included recognising households that effectively manage electricity consumption and promoting awareness among students through schools.

Measures to introduce the Green Building Concept in future construction projects were also discussed.

The Prime Minister further emphasized the need to ensure an uninterrupted and adequate electricity supply during Vesak Week.

The meeting was attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthri, Chief of Staff to the President Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Senior Additional Secretary to the President G.G.S.P. Roshan, as well as senior officials from the Ministries of Public Administration, Health, Transport, and Energy.

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