Promotion of National Kidney Fund

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a supervisory committee chaired by the Secretary to the President and to provide funds from the President’s Fund to expedite the activities of the National Kidney Fund.

Project to strengthen Regional Development Bank

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Harsha de Silva, Acting Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to hold Loan Agreement Negotiation Discussions and enter into loan agreement with Asian Development Bank for the Regional Development Bank Strengthening Project.

Funds for agriculture development project

Tge Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Development to hold discussions and enter into agreements to obtain a USD million 125 fund from the UDA of World Bank for the above project.

Financial support to strengthen local government authorities

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Development to hold discussions and enter into agreements to obtain a USD million 70 fund from the UDA of World Bank to implement the above project covering 134 local government authorities in Northern, Eastern and North Eastern provinces.

Establishment of International Buddhist Organization

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Minister of Buddhasasana to prepare Bills to establish the proposed International Buddhist Organization.

Development of Palali Airport

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Development and John Amaratunge, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, to develop Palali Airport using Rs. 1,965 million investment, to operate inland commercial flights.

Bill for National Financial Management Act

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Media to prepare a Bill for the National Financial Investment Act including the recommendations of the committee of experts.

Agreement between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Mangala Samaraweerea, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to enter into an agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia to avoid Double Taxation and Failure to pay taxes on income.

Agreement between Sri Lanka and Belarus Republic

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Science and Technology, Research, Skills Development and Vocational Training and Upcountry Heritage, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Belarus Republic to strengthen science and technological cooperation between the two countries.

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Science and Technology, Research, Skills Development and Vocational Training and Upcountry Heritage, regarding the Memorandum of Understanding between Professional Technological University of Sri Lanka and Seashells Technological Institution.

Compensation for lands acquired to construct Reskuru Reservoir

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply to pay Rs. 61.37 million as compensation for acquired lands in Ella and Haliela Divisional Secretariat.

Introducing Home Dialysis System for kidney patients

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Faisal Kasim, Acting Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to implement the proposal regarding Home Dialysis considering the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub Committee.

Developing Analog X- Ray System in government hospitals

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to get a Digital X-ray Investigation System using the funds provided by FINEXPO Financial Supporting System.

Sand dune removal at Oluvil harbour

The Cabinet of Ministers considered the facts presented by Mahinda Samarasinghe, Minister of Ports and Shipping regarding the sand dune removal at Oluvil Harbour.

Building complex for District Secretariat, Anuradhapura

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Wajira Abeywardena, Minister of Home Affairs to construct a 7-storey building for the District Secretariat, Anuradhapura with Rs. 1,731.3 million.

Development of sanitary facilities in Kataragama

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to construct sanitary systems in Kataragama and Kebilitta.

Extension of Polduwa Subway from Suhurupaya to Kanaththa Road

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Patali Champika Ranawaka Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to secure funds (Rs. 328.63 million) to complete the phase II of this project.

Enhancing food preservation

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to establish a sustainable agriculture centre combining the Regional Agriculture Research and Development Centre, Makandura and Centre of Excellence for Organic Agriculture.

Enhancing the quality of seeds and planting material

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to secure funds in order to provide further infrastructure facilities for a seeds laboratory implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture.

Establishment of national level analytical laboratory

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to establish a National Level Analytical Laboratory with a Rs. 286 million investment.

Renovation of Seed and Planting Material Supply System in the Department of Agriculture

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to secure funds under the medium term budget framework to provide facilities for seed farms maintained by the Department.