MoU between the State Academy of Forestry Administration of China and Ministry ofSustainable Development and Wildlife of Sri Lanka
Above agreement provides training opportunities for Sri Lankan officials and exchange experiences between the countries, to implement cooperative programmes and to exchange animals and plants. The proposal made by Minister of Sustainable Development and Wildlife Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, to sign this agreement during the scheduled official visit in China, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Obtaining additional allocations for increasing the annual aid of Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000 for artistes with financial needs
According to the decision made by Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting held on December 6, 2016, it has been decided to increase the amount of the aid to Rs. 10,000 from year 2017 and to increase the number of beneficiaries to 5,000. Above proposal made by Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs S.B. Navinna, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Providing more space for the activities of the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources
The resources of the Fisheries Department are insufficient to discharging duties assigned to it recently. Change in organisation structure and cadre should be done and there is a requirement for a new building. Accordingly, the proposal made by Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Mahinda Amaraweera, to develop the proposed new building as a four-storeyed building with a space of 432 square metres and to obtain relevant allocations through budget estimates of 2018, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Implementation of a joint project by Department of Agriculture of Sri Lanka and Lal Teer Seed Limited of Bangladesh for increasing improved vegetable seeds production in Sri Lanka
Although several institutions in the country are producing vegetable seeds, a large portion of the requirement is imported. Above project is planned to be implemented as a solution in the premises of Field Crops Research and Development Institute in Mahailluppallama. The funds are provided by the said institute and Department of Agriculture should provide the land. Accordingly, the proposal made by Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake, to sign the MoU, implement the proposed project and to authorize the Director General of Agriculture to sign the MoU, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Improvement of Seed Conservation Unit of the Plant Genetic Resources Centre in Gannoruwa
Above centre was established in 1989 with Japanese aid and currently, it conserves about 14,500 seed samples. It provides conserved seeds for researchers and who are engaged in traditional agriculture. It is comprised of a Conservation Unit with 16 rooms and the proposal made by Minister of Agriculture Duminda Dissanayake, to obtain allocations for improvement of the technology of its cooling system to suit the current technology, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Construction of a dedicated economic centre in Eastern Province and obtaining consultation services
Allocations of Rs. 300 million have been allocated by budget 2017 on the above purpose and a state land of 2 acres and 3 roods, has been identified at Kaluwanchikudy-Manmunai South D Divisional Secretary's Division. Accordingly, the proposal made by Minister of Rural Economic Affairs P. Harrison, to transfer the said land to the Ministry of Rural Economic Affairs, and to award the contract to Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau which has a good experience by constructing 10 economic centres in the country, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Improvement of Sugathadasa National Stadium Complex
Above stadium complex was constructed about 25 years ago and several steps have been taken to improve the complex. Accordingly, the following proposals made by Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekara, were approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
* Installing a solar power system
* Renovation of wires and other accessories of flood light towers of the stadium.
* Renovation of lighting system and sound system of the main stadium.
MoU between Sri Lankan Presidential Task Force for prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease and Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization on researches and studies regarding Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology
CKD is prevailing in 60 Divisional Secretary's Divisions in 11 districts and the above MoU was signed during the official visit of the President in Australia from 24-26th May. The information was noted by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Disposal of waste dumped in various places due to recent disaster situation
Many lives and properties were damaged due to recent floods and landslides and waste have been dumped in these areas. They should be removed with immediate effect. As available vehicles and equipment in local government agencies are inadequate in this purpose, the joint proposal made by Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Faizer Mustapha, to provide additional funds of Rs. 100 million for purchasing of required vehicles and equipment to the Ministry of Provincial Councils and Local Government, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Establishment of a Sinhala language teaching cell at Jawaharlal Nehru University
The proposal made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake, to hold discussions with the Government of India for establishing a Sinhala language teaching cell at School of Language, Literature and Cultural Studies of Jawaharlal Nehru University for providing an opportunity for interested students in SAARC countries to study Sinhalese language, literature and Sri Lankan culture, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Construction of a Buddhist dagoba at New Delhi
The present Buddhist temple in New Delhi is administrated by Mahabodhi Society and it is in a limited space. As there is no dagoba and ample space for Buddhist pilgrims to perform their rituals and accordingly, the proposal made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake, to discuss with Indian authorities to obtain an adequate land to build a Buddhist dagoba in New Delhi, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
Establishment of a Sri Lankan Cultural Centre in New Delhi
It has been proposed to establish the above cultural centre with the view of promoting the Sri Lankan unique culture and for holding cultural events in India. The proposal made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake, to discuss with Indian authorities to obtain an adequate land to implement this proposal, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
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