Government to Launch ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Drive Under Presidential Patronage
January 12, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is set to formally launch a nationwide recovery initiative titled Rebuilding Sri Lanka with an inaugural ceremony scheduled for Tuesday (13), at the Lotus Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo.
The event will take place under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
According to official sources, the programme has been introduced to bring structure and direction to the country’s post-disaster rebuilding efforts, following the widespread destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
The cyclone left a trail of devastation across the island, claiming lives and inflicting extensive damage on homes, infrastructure and public facilities, prompting the need for a unified national response.
The rebuilding initiative is being financed through a multi-pronged strategy. Existing development projects are being reassessed and redirected to meet urgent recovery needs, while additional public funds are to be channelled in line with the Public Finance Management Act.
As part of this process, a supplementary estimate amounting to Rs. 500 billion is expected to be prepared for 2026. Alongside state funding, the programme also seeks to attract support from local and international donors, as well as private sector contributors, through a dedicated Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund.
To ensure effective leadership and coordination, a Presidential Task Force comprising 25 members has been established. The body includes Cabinet Ministers and senior state officials and is chaired by Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. The task force is expected to provide strategic oversight, streamline decision-making and ensure accountability as the country embarks on one of its most ambitious recovery efforts in recent years.
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