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1.      Replacement of Air Force Fire Fighting Unit (Document No. 14)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to re-establish the Ari Force Fire Fighting Unit located at D.R.Wijewardena Mawatha in a Land named “Bekariyawatta" situated in Narahenpita and owned by the Government

2. Establishment of Temperature controlling storage facilities at Dambulla (Document No.16)

The Government has planned to establish a temperature controlling storage facility in Dambylla to keep fresh farm products reducing post harvest damages. The Combined Proposal Presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to Construct this Stores under the provisions granted by the Government of India, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

3. Relief for Small Scale Rice Mill Owners (Document No.19)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs not to take a legal action against small and middle scale rice mill owners who have failed to refund their bank loans and, to grant them a loan facility through Mill Owners Cooperative Society.

4. Establishment of Speech and Hearing Centre and National Cancer Prevention Centre Proposed by the Dialog Axiata Ltd. (Sri Lanka) (Document No.30)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to construct a four story building in Narahenpita Area spending Rs 146 million (provided through the Government funds and financial assistance of Dialog Axiata P.L.P) and establish Speech and Hearing Centre and National Cancer Prevention Centre .

5. Promoting Nutrition of meals by adding Iron and Folic Acid to minimize Anaemia (Document No.31)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to establish a committee to conduct studies and report regarding the implementation of a program to add Iron to Rice and Wheat Flour in order to minimize Anaemia.

6. Construction of New Building for National Medicines Regulatory Authority (Document No.32)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to allocate 27.24 peach land in Thimbirigasyaya area to establish head office and Quality Security Laboratory of National Medicines Regulatory Authority.

7. Construction of Modern Store Building with high capacity for Medical Supplies Division  (Document No.33)

Medical Supplies Division of the Ministry of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine has 30 Stores and 06 Distributing Units in Wellawatta Area. It has been identified that this capacity is insufficient for the proper functioning of Medical Services. Hence, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to construct a building with Rs.2,255 million investment, within 4 acre land in the premises of National Hospital for Respiratory Diseases, Welisara.

8. Amendment of the Name of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation as “Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation” (Document No.38)

Colombo District (Low-lying Areas) Reclamation and Development Board was established by the Act No 15 of 1968. The name was amended as “ Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation” by the Amendment Act No 52 of 1952. Since the activities of the corporation contribute to all the development activities of the country, the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranwaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to amend the name of Sri Lanka Land Reclamation and Development Corporation as “Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation”.

9. Amendment of Sri Lanka Electricity Act  (Document No.43)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya Minister of Power and Renewable Energy, to gazette the drafted bill to amend Sri Lanka Electricity Act No 20 of 2009 amended by the act No 31 of 2013, with the intention of avoiding difficulties in the process of purchasing electricity generated by renewable Energy Sources and to submit for parliament approval consequently.

10. Implementing “Diyawara Neyo” Mobile Service and Rapid Irrigation Maintenance Program. (Document No.44)

It has been proposed to implement “Diyawara Neyo” mobile service with the labour contribution of Farmers to reconstruct wreaked cannels, and providing solutions for existing matters in Irrigation Systems, in order to make 2018/2019 Maha Season successful. Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Dumind Dissanayaka, Minister of Irrigation & Water Resources and Disaster management to implement an expeditious maintenance Program to resolve the problems in irrigation systems and to conduct mobile services in Regional Irrigation Engineering Territories with the contribution of Farmers and Public Representatives.

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11. Enhancing Training Facilities of Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force Training School in Katukurunda. (Document No.49)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration management and Law and Order to construct a Modern Abseiling Tower at Sri Lanka Police Special Task Force Training School in Katukurunda.

12. Development of Remand Prison Wariyapola (Document No.53)

It has been identified that the Wariyapola Remand Prison which detains nearly 500 daily, does not have sufficient space and accordingly the cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal Presented by Hon. Thalatha Athukorala, Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms for making provisions within Medium Term Budgetary Framework to develop the Remand Prison in Wariyapola.

13. Project to Establish Bogambara Prison in Pallekele (Document No.54)

Botambara Prison was re-established in Pallekele in the year 2013 and there are many essential development activities remaining unfinished and not started up to now. Therefore the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Thalatha Athukorala , Ministr of Justice and Prison Reforms to take action to provide essential requirements as the 2nd phase of this project

14. Regional Development Assistance Project (Document No.56)

1,214 sub projects were successfully accomplished under USD 106 investment to develop economic conditions of 101 Local Government Institutions in Northern, Eastern, North-Central, Northwestern and Uva Provinces. It is identified that, more infrastructure facilities are needed to further expansion of economy and to minimize poverty. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Faiszer Musthapa, Minister of Provincial Council Local Government and Sports, to implement a Regional Development Assistance Project, covering 34 Local Government Institutions in northern province, 45 in Eastern province, 27 in North Central Province and 28 in Uva Province, under the subsidies provide by European Union (Euro 22.5 million) and World Bnk Loan aids (USD50 million)

15. Establishment of Research and Training Institute for Beekeeping (Document No.59)

Nearly 1000 farmers were trained and provided Bee Boxes under the project of establishing 200,000 Beekeeping units. Accordingly the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon.Daya Gamage, Minister of social welfare and primary industries to establish a Research and Training Institute for beekeeping in Dambethenna Grama Niladhari Division as a combined project of Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Social Welfare and Primary Industries, in order to provide 200,000 Employment Opportunities and Income sources.

16. Transferring the ownership of Mahaoya Aralagnwila Road to Road Development Authority (Document No.61)

Mahaoya – Aralaganvila road (23 km) runs through a land is owned to the Department of Forest and Wildlife conservation, and developed as a carpeted Road later. The road is not in a good condition, since the maintenance of the road is not assigned to any authority. Considering these facts, the proposal presented by Hon.Daya Gamage, Minister of Social Welfare and Primary industries to assign the ownership of this road to Road Development Authority was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

17. Procurement for supplying 13,000 Vials of Tenecteplase Injection 40 mg (Document No.70)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the procurement of supplying 13,000 Vayales of Tenecteplase Injection 40 mg (use to save heart patients) to Boehirnger Ingelheim India Private Limited for Rs.5.525 million.

18. Purchase of cloth (Sarees) for Dhamma School Teachers’ Uniform (Document No.71)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Gamini Jayawickrama Perera, Minister of Buddha Shasana to purchase 64,000 sarees for the year 2018 ( for Dhamma school Teachers) from the Department of Textile Industry for Rs. 103.04 million .

19. Water Supply Project Bingiriya – Udubaddawa – Phase 1 (Document No.75)

Biyagama-Udubaddawa Water supply project was proposed to provide pipe water for 76 Grama Niladhari Divisions in Kuliyapitiya East, Udubaddawa, Pannala and Bingiriya Divisional Secretariat Areas. The first phase of this project is to Construct a pump house to pump 36,500m³ of unpurified water per day and to produce 34,500 m³ of purified water per day. People in 33 Gram Niladhari Divisions within pannala,Makandura, Kuliyapitiya, Kuliyapitiya and Udubaddawa Divisional Secretariat areas. The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon.Rauf Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply to issue request for the proposal from Budapest Waterworks Zrt and Humgarian Water Cluster.

20. Fertilizer Procurement 2018 (Document No.80)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to award the procurement of purchasing Chemical Fertilizer required by the Lanka Fertilizer Company ltd and Colombo Commercial Fertilizers ltd., as follows.

• 30,000 metric tons of Urea from Liven Agrichem International Pvt. Ltd at the rate of USD 292.38 per 1 metric ton.
• 3,000 metric tons of Muriate of Potash from Atricultural Resourses and Investment Pvt.Ltd at the rate of USD 317.75 per 1 metric ton.
• 15,000 metric tons of Triple Super Phosphate from Golden Barley International Pvt. Ltd. at the rate of USD 324.30 per 1 metric ton

21. Awarding Consulting Contract for supervising 25 Bridges Reconstructing project (Document No.84)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Kabeer Hasheem, Minister of Highways and Road Development to award the consulting contract for supervising the constructions of two contract packages to rebuild 25 bridges , to the joint venture established by Dr. Nabeel Abdul Raheem Consultants (NARCO) with Resources Development Consultants (Pvt)Ltd. for an amount of Kuwaiti Dinar 118,440 and Rs 169.2 million.

22. Purchasing 750 Jeeps for Sri Lanka Police (Document No.85)

The Cabinet of Ministers Approved the Proposal Presented by Hon.Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration, Management and Law & Order, to purchase 600 jeeps for Sri Lanka Police and 150 Jeeps for Police Special Task Force, in order to improve their service provided to the public.

23. Call for bids from expert International Petroleum Companies for Petroleum Exploration, Development and Production activities in Kaweri Basin in Mannar (Document No.86)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Arjuna Ranatunga, Minister of Petroleum Resources Development to call for bids from international Petroleum Companies to explore, Develop and Production of Petroleum in areas where petroleum is expected in Mannar and Kaweri Area.

24. Declaration of Madu Church area as a Sacred Area and Decvelopment (Document No.90)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, to declare the area of Maud church as a Sacred Area and to launch special Development Projects in Madu Church area including the development of Transport and road facilities, drainage system and Sanitary Facilities and by supplying accommodations, Rest Houses for pilgrims.

1.      Bilateral Aviation Agreements with Hellenic Republic (Greece) and Italy (Document No. 09)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon Nimal Siripala de Silva Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to take necessary steps to enforce the bilateral Aviation Agreements with Hellenic Republic (Greece) and Italy.

2. Construction of Kandy Multi Transport Terminal (Document No.16)

The proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development for Rs. 1,460 million provisions to construct a Multi Transport Terminal in Kandy was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

3. Agri-Irrigation Development Project adapting Climate Changes (2018-2024) (Document No.18)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal Presented by Hon. Mahinda Amarweera, Minister of Agriculture to invest USD 140 million to implement above project between during 2018-2024 with assistance of World Bank Funds.

4. Trade Names Promotion Scheme for Exporting Pure Ceylon Tea 2018/2019 (Document No.21)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Naween Dissanayake Minister of Plantation Industries to allocate Rs.500 million out of the Funds of Sri Lanka Tea Board to reimburse 50% of promotion cost of local Tea Exporters/Export Companies, qualified under the Global Tea Promotion Program plan of the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

5. Strengthening Small Scale Rubber Plantations (Document No.22)

The Proposal Presented by Hon. Naween Dissanayake Minister of Growers to provide modern tool set (worth Rs.5000/-), manufactured by Sri Lanka Rubber Research Institute, to 10,000 “Thuru Saviya” members during 2018-2019, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

6. Construction of New Building for Kekirawa Police Station (Document No.26)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Maddumabandara , Minister of Public Administration , Management and Law & Order to construct a building with modern facilities for Kekirawa Police Station.

7. Livelihood Development of Modern Village Beneficiaries through “Enterprise Sri Lanka” and “Gamperaliya” National Programs .  (Document No.28 & 29)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal Presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to prepare Rural Livelihood Development Plans to develop the livelihood of Model Village Beneficiaries and launch National Programs “Gamperaliya” and “Enterprise Sri Lanka” providing livelihood covering all the beneficiaries.

8. Facilitating the Temporary Sheltering Centres for Women Affected by Violence (Document No.32)

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted it’s approval to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with “Women in Need” and “Jaffna Social Action Centre” for the administration of Temporary Sheltering Centres for Women in Jaffna, Mulative, Batticaloa, Colombo and Mathara Districts. The cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal Presented by Hon. Chandrani Bandara, Minister of Women and Child affaires to provide a qualified staff and other necessary facilities by the government.

9. Conservation of Nilwala River Basin. (Document No.34)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Hon. Sagala Rathnayaka, Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development to invest Rs. 62 million to conserve Nilwala River Basin from Pitabeddara to Kotapola with the assistance of the Ministry of Water Resources and Disaster Management.

10. Installation of Information Technology Application System for Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd (Document No.37)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to commence a new procurement Process for two Insurance Systems based on Information Technology.

11. Supplying, Fixing and Executing a Communication System for Bandaranayaka International Airport and Rathmalana Airport (Document No.38)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to award the contract of Supplying, Fixing and Executing communication system in Bandaranayake International Airport and Rathmalana Airport to M/s SITTI S.P.A. for Euro 1.7 million and Rs.6 million with the intention of enhancing Operational Efficiency.

12. Procurement of 5000 Rail Tracks (Document No.39)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to award the contract of providing 5000 EN 45 E1 Rail Tracks, to M/s Angang Group International Panzlimua Co. Ltd. for USD 2.13 million

13. Enhancing the Facilities of Swami Vipulananda institute of Aesthetic Studies Affiliated to Eastern University (Document No.46)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksha, Hon. Minister of Higher Education and Cultural affairs to implement aforesaid project using Rs. 275 million provided by the Indian Government and Government Investment of Rs.60.7 million.

14. Investment Program for Green Energy Development and Enhancement of Efficiency of Energy  (Document No.47)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy to award the contract of construction of Colombo ‘B’ Grid Substation, Establishment of Cable Connection Between Kolonnawa and Colombo ‘C’ Substation and Enhancement of Kolonnawa and Colombo ‘C’ Substations to M/s Hyosung Corporation for Rs. 1,260.78 million.

15. Modernization of Electrical Cable System in Kolonnawa Government Factory (Document No.48)

The proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions for calling quotations from Lanka Electricity Board and Lanka Electricity Pvt.Ltd to modernize (cost Rs. 34.6 million) the underground low voltage cable system in Government Factory Department.

16. Construction of Courts Complexes in Rathnapura and Kilinochchi (Document No.49)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal of Hon. Thalatha Atukorala, Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms to award the contract for constructing Rathnapura and Kilinochchi Court Complexes to Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau.

17. Removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) for Expenditures in Health Services (Document No 58)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to submit the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2078 dated 02.07.2018 to the Parliament under the provisions of Value Added Tax Act No 14 of 2002.

18. Hosting the 18^th General Conference of Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (Document No.59)

Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to Sri Lanka Rupawahini Corporation to host the 18^th General Conference of Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development planned to be held in Colombo, August 2018. The Proposal was presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media .

19. Importing Additional Maize needed to meet the requirement of Producing Animal Feed ( Document No 63)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa, Minister of Fisheries , Aquatic Resources Development and Rural Economic Affairs to import 50,000 metric tons of Maize by the National Food Development Board in order to produce animal feed, and to impose Rs.10/- Special Commodity Levy per 1 kg.

20. Compensations for Properties and Places of Religious Worship damaged due to the Tense Situation in Ampara and Gintota

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Hon. D.M.Swaminadan, Minister of Resettlement, Rehabilitation, Northern Development and Hindu Religious Affairs to compensate for the properties and places of religious worship damaged due to the tense situation in Ampara this year And in Gintota last year.

21. Debt Relief for loans obtained by women under Micro Finance Loans Scheme, who live in Districts affected by Drought (Document No.)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to implement a Debt Relief Program simultaneously to the “Enterprise Sri Lank” Project.

1. Grant and Implementation Agreement between Millennium Challenge Corporation and Sri Lanka (Document No. 09)

The Cabinet of Ministers considered the cabinet memorandum presented by Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe, Prime Minister & Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, stating that it is expected to obtain approximately USD 450-500 Million grant for two projects on Transport Field Development and Land Administration Process and, regarding the present status of the major investments of Millennium Challenge Corporation.

2. Rapid Program to issue Land grants with respect to Government Lands (Document No.11)

The combined proposal presented by President Ranil Wickramaisnghe as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Gayantha Karunathilake, Minister of Land and Parliament Reforms, to implement a rapid program to provide of 11,00000 Land Grants during 2018-2020, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

3. Construction of Colombo Train Controlling Centre and Railway Operations Headquarters (Document No.13)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal Presented by Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to allocate a land ( 1 acre and 02 roods )in Maradana to construct Colombo Train Controlling Centre and Railway Operations Headquarters, under Colombo Suburban Railway Efficiency Improvement Project funded by the Asian Development Bank.

4. Macro State Monitory Framework for preparing 2019 Budget (Document No.14)
National Budget 2019 will be prepared based on Performance Based Budgeting. The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Smaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to prepare 2019 budget by identifying Major Projects of the Government and allocating provisions to Line Ministries.

5. Memorandum of Understanding Between Sri Lanka and Bagladesh on Corporation in Fields of Health and Medicine (Document No.20)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Hon. Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on activities associated with Health and Medical between Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine in Sri Lanka and Management and Training International Institute Ltd.

6. Memorandum of Understanding Between Sri Lanka and Finland on Corporation in the Field of Health (Document No.21)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Hon. Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on the field of Health, between the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine in Sri Lanka and Ministry of Social Activities and Health in Finland Republic.

7. Amendment of National Institute of Plantation Management Act. No 45 of 1979 of a functional framework and Providing infrastructure facilities to assist State-Private Cooperation. (Document No.30)
The proposal made by Hon. Naveen Dissanayake, Minister of Plantations to amend the said act to amend National Institute of Plantation Act. NO 45 of 1979 convert
The cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera , Minister of Finance and Mass Media, to implement a program under funds provided by the world bank to assist the State-Private Cooperation Program implemented by National Agency for Public Private Partnerships.

8. Introducing Fixed Cess Tax on Tea Stock Export (Document No.31)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Naveen Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries to impose a fixed cess tax of Rs.10.00 Per Kilo Gram on Stock Exportation of Tea.

9. Allocation of lands for the construction of Kelawarapitiya Natural Gas Power Station (Document No.32)
The Proposal of Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Power Energy to conduct a proper environmental evaluation and consequently allocate a 110 Acre Government land situated in Kelawarapitiya area to Lanka Electricity Board to construct proposed Natural Gas Power Stations, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

10. Technical Consultation for the successful implementation of Samurdhi Beneficiaries Empowerment Programs (Document No.33)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Social Empowerment to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Social Empowerment ,Sri Lanka and Thailand International Corporation Agency in order to acquire technical consultation through Thailand’s “One Tambon, One Product” (OTOT) entrepreneur Motivation Program.

11. Active Contribution of Tri Forces for controlling Drugs (Document No.36)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. The President Maithreepala Sirisena in his capacity as the Minister of Defence and Hon. Ranjith Maddumabandara, Minister of Public Administration and Law and Peace to draft a Drug Controlling Special Provision Bill, empowering the Tri Force for a particular period as recommended by the Attorney General .

12. Housing Program for displaced families in Welioya Area (Document No 38)

According to the Cabinet approval a housing project to construct 1084 houses has been implemented and more 256 displaced families have requested for an assistance to build their houses. Accordingly the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to provide houses for them under the above program.

13. Facilitating newly incorporated Local Government institutions (Document No.42)
The proposal presented by Hon. Faizer Mustafa, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government to allocate Rs 540 Million from treasury to facilitate the newly incorporated 10 Local Government Institutions.

 

14. Development of Deniyaya “Sathi Pola” (Document No.44)
The cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal of Hon. Sagala Rathnayake, Minister of Project Management and Southern Development to Develop the “ Sathi Pola” at Deniyaya town as a shopping complex with new road system and sanitary facilities.

15. Establishment of Elephant Detention Centre for two elephants in Sinharaja Reserve (Document No.49)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Minister of Sustainable Development, Wild Life and Regional Development to take over a 36 Hectares land in Parugala area (in Dolekanda Grama Niladhari Division) for this purpose.

16. Purchasing Gas Cylinders use by Litro Gas Lanka company for gas (Document No.50)
The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Lakshman Kiriella Minister of Public Enterprises and Kandy Development to purchase 656,298 empty LP gas cylinders with safety Valves (various sizes) from M/s Mauriya Udyog Ltd. for Rs. 2,057.1 Million.

17. Second Phase constructions of Accident and Emergency Care Unit in Jaffna Teaching Hospital (Document No.53)
The Proposal Presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the above construction activities to Engineering Advisory Council and Central Engineering Services Privet company for Rs.1,224.6Million, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

18. Construction of 10 story Building at Badulla Provincial General Hospital (Document No.54)
The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the contract of constructing a 10 storied building at Badulla General Hospital to Engineering Advisory Council with Rs.3,958.2 million investment.

19. Implementation of Light Rail Transit Project (Document No.56)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to implement a 17 km Light Railway Transit Project from Malabe to Multi Modal Transport Centre in Colombo Fort.

20. Construction of Ambathale Water Pumping Station (Document No.57)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to award the contract of planning and constructing above project to M/s Salcon Engineerign Berhad in Malasia for Rs. 1,171.5 Million (Tax free)

21. Supplying LED electric bulbs on Concessionary price for the customers who use low electricity (Document No.59)
The Proposal Presented by Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and renewable energy to award the contract of providing 10 stocks of LED bulbs to M/s Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask for Rs.169.6 million per each stock was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

22. Construction of KOkilai Bridge (Document No.60)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil WIckramasinghe In his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Kabeer Hashim, Minister of Highways and Road Development to award the contract of Kokilai Bridge and access roads to Bilfinger MCE Slany sto of Czech Republic for Euro 48.8 million.

23. Printing School Text Books distributed to Students for year 2019 ( Document No 64)
The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Akila Wiraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education to award the contract of printing 39.7 million copies of school text books to 27 local printing institutions for Rs. 3,473.1 million.

24. Supply of 120,000 bottles (50 ml) of Human Albumin Solution (Document No.69)
The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne ,Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the procurement of supplying 120,000 of Human Albumin Solution BP/PH EUR, 20% 50 ml bottles to M/s Shire Singapore Pte. Ltd for USD 2.82 million

25. Purchasing 93,767 foldable eye Lenses ( Document No 70)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne ,Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the procurement of supplying 93,737 foldable Eye Lenses to M/s Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt)Ltd for Rs.1,062.2 million.

26. Midyear Financial Report 2018 (Document No 73)
The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to present the 2018 Midyear Financial Report to the parliament.

27. Public awareness on massive investments in Irrigation Field implemented under the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (Document no 74)
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment to make public awareness on this massive investment Program.

1.      Grant and Implementation Agreement between Millennium Challenge Corporation and Sri Lanka (Document No.  09)

The Cabinet of Ministers considered the cabinet memorandum presented by Hon Ranil Wickramasinghe, Prime Minister & Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, stating that it is expected to obtain approximately USD 450-500 Million grant for two projects on Transport Field Development and Land Administration Process and, regarding the present status of the major investments of Millennium Challenge Corporation.

2. Rapid Program to issue Land grants with respect to Government Lands  (Document No.11)

 The combined proposal presented by President Ranil Wickramaisnghe as the Minister of  National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Gayantha Karunathilake, Minister of Land and Parliament Reforms, to implement a rapid program to provide of 11,00000 Land Grants during 2018-2020, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

• 3.Construction of Colombo Train Controlling Centre and Railway Operations Headquarters  (Document No.13)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal Presented by Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to allocate a land ( 1 acre and 02 roods )in Maradana   to construct  Colombo Train Controlling Centre and Railway Operations Headquarters, under  Colombo Suburban Railway Efficiency Improvement Project funded by the Asian Development Bank.

4. Macro State Monitory Framework for preparing 2019 Budget (Document No.14)

 National Budget 2019 will be prepared based on Performance Based Budgeting. The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Smaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to prepare 2019 budget by identifying Major Projects of the Government and allocating provisions to Line Ministries. 

5. Memorandum of Understanding Between Sri Lanka and Bagladesh on Corporation in Fields of Health and Medicine  (Document No.20)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Hon. Minister of Health , Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on activities associated with  Health and Medical  between Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine in Sri Lanka and Management and Training International Institute Ltd.

6. Memorandum of Understanding Between Sri Lanka and Finland on Corporation in the Field of Health   (Document No.21)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Hon. Minister of Health , Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding on the field of Health,  between the  Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine in Sri Lanka and Ministry of Social Activities and Health in Finland Republic.

7. Amendment of National Institute of  Plantation Management Act. No 45 of 1979 of a functional framework and Providing infrastructure facilities to assist State-Private Cooperation.  (Document No.30)

The proposal made by Hon. Naveen Dissanayake, Minister of Plantations to amend the said act to amend National Institute of Plantation Act. NO 45 of 1979 convert

The cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera , Minister of Finance and Mass Media, to implement a program  under funds provided by the world bank to assist the State-Private Cooperation Program implemented by  National Agency for Public Private Partnerships. 

8. Introducing Fixed Cess Tax on Tea Stock Export  (Document No.31)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Naveen Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries to impose a fixed cess tax of Rs.10.00 Per Kilo Gram on Stock Exportation of Tea.

9. Allocation of lands for the construction of Kelawarapitiya Natural Gas Power Station   (Document No.32)

The Proposal of Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Electricity and Renewable Power Energy to conduct a proper environmental evaluation and consequently allocate a 110 Acre Government land situated in Kelawarapitiya area to Lanka Electricity Board to construct proposed Natural Gas Power Stations, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

10. Technical Consultation for the successful implementation of Samurdhi Beneficiaries Empowerment Programs (Document No.33)

The Cabinet  of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Social Empowerment to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Social Empowerment ,Sri Lanka and Thailand International Corporation Agency  in order to acquire technical consultation  through Thailand’s “One Tambon, One Product” (OTOT) entrepreneur Motivation Program.

11. Active Contribution of Tri Forces for controlling Drugs  (Document No.36)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by  H.E. The President Maithreepala Sirisena in his capacity as the Minister of Defence and Hon. Ranjith Maddumabandara, Minister of Public Administration and Law and Peace to draft a Drug Controlling Special Provision Bill,  empowering the Tri Force for a particular period as recommended by the Attorney General   .

12. Housing Program for displaced families in Welioya Area (Document No 38)

According to the Cabinet approval  a housing project to construct 1084 houses  has been implemented and  more 256 displaced families have requested for an assistance to build their houses. Accordingly the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by   Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to provide houses for them under the above program.

13. Facilitating newly incorporated Local Government institutions (Document No.42)

The proposal presented by Hon. Faizer Mustafa, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government to allocate Rs 540 Million from treasury to facilitate the newly incorporated 10 Local Government Institutions .                 

14. Development of Deniyaya “Sathi Pola” (Document No.44)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal of Hon. Sagala Rathnayake, Minister of Project Management and Southern Development to Develop the “ Sathi Pola” at Deniyaya town as a shopping complex with new road system and sanitary facilities.

15. Establishment of Elephant Detention Centre for two elephants in Sinharaja Reserve (Document No.49)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, Minister of Sustainable Development, Wild Life and Regional Development to take over a 36 Hectares land in Parugala area (in Dolekanda Grama Niladhari Division)  for this purpose.

16. Purchasing Gas Cylinders use by Litro Gas Lanka company   for gas (Document No.50)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon.  Lakshman Kiriella Minister of  Public Enterprises and Kandy Development to purchase 656,298 empty LP gas cylinders with safety Valves (various sizes)  from M/s Mauriya Udyog Ltd. for Rs. 2,057.1 Million.  

17. Second Phase constructions of Accident and Emergency Care Unit in Jaffna Teaching Hospital  (Document No.53)

The Proposal Presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the above construction activities to Engineering Advisory Council and Central Engineering Services Privet company for Rs.1,224.6Million, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

18. Construction of 10 story Building at Badulla Provincial General Hospital (Document No.54)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the contract of constructing  a 10 storied building at Badulla General Hospital to Engineering Advisory Council with Rs.3,958.2 million investment.

19. Implementation of Light Rail Transit Project (Document No.56)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to implement a 17 km Light Railway Transit Project from Malabe to Multi Modal Transport Centre in Colombo Fort.

20. Construction of Ambathale Water Pumping Station (Document No.57)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development to award the contract of planning and constructing above project to M/s Salcon Engineerign Berhad  in  Malasia for Rs. 1,171.5 Million (Tax free)

21. Supplying LED electric bulbs on Concessionary price for the customers who use low electricity     (Document No.59)

The Proposal Presented by Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and renewable energy to award the contract of providing 10 stocks of LED bulbs to M/s Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask for Rs.169.6 million per each stock was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

22. Construction of KOkilai Bridge (Document No.60)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil WIckramasinghe  In his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Kabeer Hashim, Minister of Highways and Road Development to award the contract of Kokilai Bridge and access roads to Bilfinger MCE Slany sto of Czech Republic  for Euro 48.8 million.

23. Printing School Text Books distributed to Students  for year 2019 ( Document No 64)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Akila Wiraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education to award the contract of printing 39.7 million copies of school text books to 27 local printing institutions for Rs. 3,473.1 million.

24. Supply of 120,000 bottles (50 ml) of  Human Albumin Solution (Document No.69)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne ,Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the procurement of supplying 120,000 of  Human Albumin Solution BP/PH EUR, 20%  50 ml bottles  to M/s Shire Singapore Pte. Ltd for USD 2.82 million

25. Purchasing  93,767 foldable eye Lenses ( Document No 70)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Dr. Rajitha Senarathne ,Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to award the procurement of supplying 93,737 foldable Eye Lenses to M/s Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt)Ltd for Rs.1,062.2 million.

26. Midyear Financial Report 2018 (Document No 73)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to present the 2018 Midyear Financial Report  to the parliament.

27. Public awareness on massive investments in Irrigation Field implemented under the Mahaweli Water Security Investment Program (Document no 74)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment to make public awareness 

1.      Project to test the water quality in water resources (Document No. 05)

 The Government has recognized the necessity of identifying the factors that pollute water resources, in order to provide appropriate solutions. Accordingly the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by  H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment to implement a two years Project  (2019 -2020 ) spending Rs. 44.9 million by Central Environmental Authority to test the water quality of Inland water resource.

 2.                  Execution of CLEAN AIR 2025 Action Plan (Document No.06)

Clean Air 2025 Action Plan has been prepared by the government to maintain the air quality of Sri Lanka during the upcoming years. Accordingly the proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment to appoint a monitoring committee and a technical committee for the supervisory and regulatory activities of this project was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

3. Women’s welfare Survey 2018/19 (Document No.08)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to conduct a National level Survey on women’s welfare through the Department of Census & statistics using Rs.26.9 million grant amount to be granted by the United Nations Fund and to publish its report.

4.                  Provisions for the Construction of the portion of the Central Expressway from Pothuhera to Galagedara (Document No.09)

 The Government has planned to construct  32.5 km distance of Central Highway (Phase 3) from Potuhera to Galagedara under the financial support of Japanese Banks. Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to enter in to an agreement with MUFG,Ltd Bank in Japan for the provision of Japan Yen 100 billon for this purpose.

5. Technical Assistance for Urban Development Projects (Document No.10)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to obtain USD 10 million as a Technical Assistance Loan from Asian Development Bank to execute the urban development Projects implemented by Ministry of Provincial Councils, Local Government and Sports and Ministry of Megapolis and Western Development. (25 Secondary cities and 4 Strategic Cities)

6. Provisions for executing Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project (Document No.11)

Under the Science and Technology Human Resource Development Project, 3 Technical Faculties will be established in Kelaniya, Rajarata and Sabaragamuwa Universities and an Engineering Faculty will be establsihed in Sri Jayawardhanapura University. Accordingly the proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to obtain a foreign fund of Rs. 145 from Asian Development Bank for the execution of this project.

7. Provisions for executing Sustainable Fisheries Development Project in Northern Province  (Document No.12)

The Government expects to invest USD 201.2 for this project with the assistance of foreign funds. Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to obtain an assisting foreign fund of USD 174 million from Asian Development Bank for the execution of this project.

8.Provisions for the execution of Port Access Highway Project  (Document No.13)

The total investment expected for this project is USD 360.2 million. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to obtain a foreign fund assistance of USD 300 million from Asian Development Bank with this purpose.

• Project for the promotion of right of access to Information among Different Communities. (Document No.19)

The Right of Information Act No 12 of 2016, facilitates the general public to access in to information of State owned public authorities. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media, to conduct a project using the funds provided by the Government of Switzerland, to promote right of information among the people in remote areas, make them aware on practicing the right of information and to train the officers on this regard.

10. Development of a functional framework and Providing infrastructure facilities to assist State-Private Cooperation.  (Document No.20)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera , Minister of Finance and Mass Media, to implement a program under funds provided by the world bank to assist the State-Private Cooperation Program implemented by National Agency for Public Private Partnerships. 

11. Holding the exhibition on sustainable solutions for water security and Water and Development summit 2019 of International Water Association, in Colombo (Document No.24)

Considering the benefits can be gained by the above summit the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rauf Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Waters supply to host the above summit and exhibition to be held in Colombo in September 2019.

12. Providing lands from Divisional Industrial Zones to  Establish Industries  (Document No.29)

Considering the Direct Employment Opportunities and the investments exceeding Rs. 5 billion, the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce to allocate portions of lands in Puttalm, Nurani, Bataatha, Nalanda, Nalanda Ellawala, Laksha Uyana, Raigampura and Millawa Industrial Zones to investors selected by the Divisional Industrial Service Committee and Ministry Project evaluation committee upon the 35 year lease basis.                                    

13. Facilities for Private Sector Agriculture (Document No.38)

 The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to establish a Inter Ministry Coordinating Committee to facilitate the Private sector Agriculture to produce high Standard Agricultural  Products and for the success in the Global Business Environment.

14. Development of Infrastructure Facilities in Remote Area villages where Samurdhi Beneficiaries live. (Document No.43)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. P. Harrison, Minister of Social Empowerment to implement a special program to enhance the infrastructure facilities in districts such as Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Monaragala and Hambanthota as well as northern, Eastern and upcountry areas where Poverty is high.

15. Reorganizing of Department of Government Factory (Document No.44)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to appoint a committee to provide recommendations on restructuring Department of Government Factory and to grant authorization, mechanical, engineering and processing works of state institutions   get done by the Department of Government Factory on contract basis until the completion of restructuring.

16. Model village level Cultivation of Indigenous Herbals and marketing to Aurvada Drugs Corporation.  (Document No.45)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by   Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to establish a Monitoring Committee to launch the program of cultivating indigenous herbals in modern villages.

 17.              Certifying the proper functioning of Rent House Market (Document No.47)

The proposal presented by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to draft bills for confirming proper functioning of Rent House Market, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers considering the recommendations presented by the committee of experts.

 18. Expediting the Digitalization in Sri Lanka (Document No.54)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal of Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and Renewable Energy and Hon. Hareen Fernando, Minister of Telecommunication, Digital infrastructure and Foreign Employment to appoint a committee of experts to study the capability of expanding high standard Broadband Connection and electricity by sharing the infrastructure facilities by licensed Broadband Service suppliers and licensed electricity distributors.

19. National Primary Industries Policy in Sri Lanka (Document No.55)

Hon. Daya Gamage, Minister of Social Welfare and Primary Industries presented the “National Primary Industry Policy” to the Parliament.

20. Memorandum of Understanding between Thailand and Sri Lanka on Strategic Economic Cooperation (Document No.56)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Malik Samarawickrame, Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade to enter in to a memorandum of understanding between Thailand and Sri Lanka, covering the fields such as Investment, Agricultural Development, Promotion of Fishery Industry and Tourism, and expansion of Information Technology.

21. Developing Demuwawatha Gem Street in Rathnapura as an International Gem Street and construction of Gem Tower (Document No.60)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment to construct four story building (Gem Tower) in Laimewatta Land (22 perches) located in Demuwawatha street and to establish facilities such as Business spaces, Gem Laboratory, Bank Facilities, Exporting Facilities and Custom Facilities, therein.

22. Providing Permanent Houses to Families affected by conflicts in Northern and Eastern Area. (Document No.63)

Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, presented a proposal to enter into an agreement with UNOPS and UN Habitat institutions to construct 25,000 houses (costing a housing unit Rs. 1.25 million without tax ) in Eastern and Northern Provinces. Under the 1^st Phase of this project , it will be commenced the constructions of 18,000 housing units in 2018 and will be completed within 08 months, and the other 10,000 housing units will be completed in 2019. The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal considering the recommendation of Cabinet appointed Negotiation Committee.

23. Construction of 1,500 m³ Water tower in Minuwangoda Area (Document No.64)

The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply, to award the contract of constructing of 1500 m³ Water Tower and Main Distributing Pipe, to M/s Finite Lanka (Pvt)Ltd in accordance with the recommendation of cabinet appointed Procurement Committee.

24. Implementation of Container Feeding Service linking Colombo Port and Chittagong Port in Bangladesh (Document No.66)

Due to the agreement between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Shipping Corporation has the priority of container feeding service between two countries. Accordingly the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Mahinda Samarasinghe , Minister of Ports and sipping to select a appropriate partner under combined partnership basis in order to acquire the benefits of above agreement by employing a ship registered under the Sri Lankan Flag.

25. Contract of Supplying and distributing 2,500 Km aerial bundled conductors (Document No.69)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and Renewable Energy to award the contract of supplying 2,500 km of Aerial Bundle Conductors to M/S ACL Cable PLC for Rs. 1,456 Million.

26. Polonnaruwa Sola Power Plant Project (Document No.70)

The Government has decided to establish a 10 Megawatt Sola Power Plant in a land near the Grid Substation Valachchenai upon construction , ownership and maintenance Basis. Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and Renewable Energy to award this contract to M/s Didul (Pvt.)Ltd at a cost or Rs 12.49 per 1 Kilowatt Hour.

27. Developing the infrastructure facilities of Higher Educational Institutions. (Document No.72)

The Proposal Presented by Hon. Dr. Wijayadasa Rajapaksha, Minister of Higher Education and Cultural Affairs to implement projects worth Rs.2,384.7 million to develop infrastructure facilities in University of Ruhuna, Bhikkhu University, South Eastern University, University of Sri Jayawardenapura and Sri Lanka Advance Technological Institute was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

28. Enhancing Public Health in Batticaloa District (Document No.73)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Wijith Wijayamuni Soysa, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of India, to implement a Rs.300 million project to construct 3,400 sanitary units covering 14 Divisional Secretariats in Batticaloa District.

29. Gamperaliya – Rapid Rural Development Project 2018 -2019 (Document No.)

The Government has planned to implement a rapid Rural Development Project “Gamperaliya” covering all the District in the country. The total Investment of this project is Rs.65,811 million. Each Divisional Secretariat will be provided Rs.200 million for the year2018 and the project will be commenced in 3^rd quarter of 2018. Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera , Minister of Finance and Media to expedite the commencement of this project.

1.      Constructing modern four storied building for Administration of Police Training School , Kaluthara. (Document No. 22)

Kaluthara Police training school which is spread over 209 acres, has facilities to train more that 1000 officers Police Constable to Assistant Superintendent of Police , at a time. The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration & Management and Law & Order, to facilitate the administrative process of these training programs by providing modern four storied building instead of the existing with less facilities.

2. National Assessment Policy (Document No.27)

The government implements approximately 1,300 development projects yearly, all over the country. Nearly 1/3 of these projects are massive projects. (the cost is more than Rs.500) In addition, there are many District, Divisional and Local Government Development activities. The cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Sagala Rathnayake, Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development to implement the National Assessment Policy drafted to evaluate the productivity & Long-term results as well as the impact of these projects on public life.

3. Commencement of preliminary construction works of the cardiothoracic complex at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital (Document No.32)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to award the contract for preparing the base of Cardiothoracic Complex Project to Nawaloka Pvt.Ltd for a sum of Rs. 99.67 million .

4. Construction of Airport Hotel at Katunayake Bandaranayake Airport. (Document No.33)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Ashoka Abeysinghe acting Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to award the procurement of construction and maintenance of a hotel in a land owned by the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) ltd to Thilanka Hotel Pvt. Ltd and Striders Corporation group as recommended by the cabinet appointed standing procurement committee.

5. Procurement for supply of Magazines which include information on facilities can be utilized for the entertainment of Airline Passengers. (Document No.36)

In accordance with the recommendation of Cabinet appointed standing procurement committee, the cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprise and Kandy City Development to award the procurement of supplying magazines ad leaflets regarding the facilities which can be utilized for the entertainment of passengers of Sri Lanka Air Line, to Inflight Dublin Pvt.Ltd. for a sum of Rs. 5.92 million and for a period of three years starting on 01.10.2018.

6. Wanudrapenuella Water supply Project (Document No.38)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between National Water Supply and Drainage Board and M/s Tata Projects Ltd. to conduct a Feasibility study on proposed Wandurapinuella Reservoir.

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7. Construction of a 1500 m³ Water Tower and Water Supply System in Naiwala Area   (Document No.23)

The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by the Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply to provide the contract of constructing 1500 m³ Water Tower in Naiwala area and installation of water pipes and other accessories, to the joined company of Silex Engineering Pvt.Ltd and Prathibha Industries Ltd as recommended by the Cabinet appointed standing Procurement Committee.

8. Consultancy services for executing Sustainability Fisheries Development Project in Northern Province (Document No.39)

It has been planned to construct two Fishery Harbours in Point Peduru and Pesale, and Anchorage at Mandative Jaffna, under the financial subsidy of USD 158 million provided by Asian Development Bank. Further it has been identified 8 Fishery Harbours in Jaffna and 8 in Mannar Districts, 6 fishery harbours in Mulathive District and 03 in Kilinochchi District, to be improved.

Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal Presented by Hon. Wijith Wijayamuni Soysa, Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to proceed to select a Consulting Companies for this project implemented under three components.       (Construction and development of fishery harbours, anchorages and ferries, Aquaculture Development and Livelihood development.)    

9. Committee for Updating Petroleum Prices (Document No.50)

The cabinet of Ministers has approved to introduce a cost based price formula for fuel , to execute this formula from 11^th May 2018 and to update the fuel price before 5^th day of third month based on the international prices of previous two months. Accordingly the Cabinet of Ministers approved the Proposal presented by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to establish a committee consisting of the officials of Treasury and Ministry of Petroleum Resources Development to maintain the transparency of methodology of formula and to update petrol and diesel Price three monthly on 5^th day of third month.

1.      “Secured Transactions” Bill   (Document No. 08)

Approval of Cabinet of Ministers has been granted to repeal the Secured Transaction Act No 49 of 2009 and draft a new bill facilitating small and medium scale entrepreneurs to obtain loans providing most of their assets as securities. It has been proposed to amend Prescriptions Ordinance, Trust Receipt Ordinance, Pawnbrokers Ordinance, Finance Leasing Act No 56 of 2000, Inland Trust Receipts Act No.14 of 1990, Companies Act No 07 of 2007 and Registration of Documents Ordinance simultaneously the proposed bill. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon.Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to amend the aforesaid acts and to table the drafted bills in Parliament.

 

• Developing 06 small scale milk processing Centres. (Document No.10)

Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal put forward by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs to establish 30 collecting centres and 6 Milk Processing Centres in Kaduwela, Aththanagalla, Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Wariyapola and Wennappuwa with the intention of increasing income by enhancing fresh milk processing in rural area.

3. Promotion of Internal Aviation Services (Document No.11)

Five institutions have put forward their proposals to Internal aviation services and a committee consist of the Chairman of National Agency for Public Private Partnership and Managing Director of Airport Aviation Services Sri Lanka Limited has evaluated the same. Cabinet of Ministers approved the combined proposal made by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs and Hon. Nimal Siripala de Silva,Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to call applications from respective institutions, to obtain operating licence subjected to the recommendations of said committee.

4. Bilateral Talks between Sri Lanka and Thailand on Aviation Services (Document No.13)

Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by   Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, to enter in to an formal agreement on Aviation Services and execute the same, according to the agreement made between Sri Lanka and Thailand in Civil Aviation Summit 2017.

 Revision of Ports & Airports Development levy with respect to High technical and Automatic Machineries (Document No.14)

 Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media, to obtain cabinet approval for the Gazette Notification Published under the Ports and Airports Development Levy Act No 18 of 2011 for 75% concession of Ports & Airports Development levy.

6. 2018 First Quarterly Report on Public Sector Staff. (Document No.22)

According to the memorandum submitted by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Media, 9,851 new employees were recruited to the Public Sector during the first quarter 2018. 7,555 public servants have left the public sector due to retirements, Resignations, Vacation of Post and dismissals. Provincial Councils have employed 7,840 in addition to the approved Carder. The necessity of adapting all Government Sector Institution to a National Wages Policy was also put on view here. Cabinet of Ministers considered the information above and emphasized that the responsibility of recruiting employees in addition to approved carder should be taken by the heads of respective institutions.

 

• Mix Development Project for Chalmers Granary Land in Pettah (Document No.23)

Cabinet of ministers has approved to develop Chalmers Granny land as a mix development project. Accordingly, proposals were called and no proposal was received by closing date. According to the discussion held with investors interested on this, Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development has submit a proposal to provide an opportunity to suggest options to pay the value of the land and to introduce a scheme to evaluate such suggestions. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal.

 Amendment to Sri Lanka National Freedom From Hunger Campaign Board Act (Document No.28)

Cabinet of Ministers has granted its approval to update the Sri Lanka National Freedom From Hunger Campaign Board Act No 15 of 1973 and to rename as National Food Promotion Board. The proposal made by Hon Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to make necessary amendments to the present bill and to gazette it and to submit for cabinet approval.

 

• Conduct of Two Workshops in Sri Lanka, on “New Production Technology to enhance Agricultural Water Productivity” and Attractive Agricultural Distribution Models”, (Document No.29)

It has been proposed to conduct Two Workshops on “New Production Technology to enhance Agricultural Water Productivity” and “Attractive Agricultural Distribution Models” organized by Asian Productivity Organization and Ministry of Agriculture. Accordingly Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to conduct 5 days workshop from 23.27.2018 to 27.07.2018 on “New Production Technology to enhance Agricultural Water Productivity” and from 17.09.2018 to 21.09.2018 on “Attractive Agricultural Distribution Models” .

 

• Production Increase of Local Big Onion (Document No.30)

Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal put forward by Hon. Mahinda Amaraweera, Minister of Agriculture to purchase 5,000kg of Big Onion Seeds from local Big Onion Seed producers to cultivate new 1,000 Hectares and to purchase more 2,000 kg s and store for the next season and to intervene marketing 1 kg of local big onions from 70/- to Rs.80/- Price and to amend import duty to allow for this.

 Construction of Volleyball and Basketball codes at National Police Academy, Katana (Document No.32)

Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration, Management and Law & Order to construct a Volleyball code and a Basketball code at National Police Academy at Katana.

12. Amendments to the Establishment Code to meet the Provisions of Right of Information Act No 12 of 2016 (Document No.33)

Right of Information Act No.12 of 2016 has been enacted from 03^rd February 2017. It is noted that the provisions of Establishment Code are also should be amended to the execution of this act. Accordingly the proposal made by Hon. Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Minister of Public Administration, Management and Law & Order to issue the Circular Instructions drafted for the revision of Part II of Establishment Code, was approved by the cabinet of Ministers considering the advice of Public Service Commission.

 

• Socialization of "Gramashakthi" Livelyhood Development Program through Model Village Program (Document No.36)

Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions to implement "Gramashakthi" Project through Model Village Program in order develop the livelihoods of rural people by collective empowerment.

 

• Establishment of Educational Institutions for Buddhist "Dasa Sila Matha"(Document No.38)

 Actions has been taken to amend Piriven Education Act No 64 of 1979 to provide necessary assistance to the volunteer institutions that executed for the education of "Dasasil Matha". Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, Minister of Education to register these institutions under the name of "Dasasilmatha Educational Institution" and to provide necessary facilities.

15. National Hajj Act (Document No.89)

Around 7000 to 10000 Muslim Devotees apply for Hajj pilgrims each year from Muslim religious and Cultural affairs Department. Since Hajj Pilgrims annual quota is around 3400 , selection of pilgrims and travel agents became difficult. Hence it is necessary to formulate an act to regulate Hajj pilgrimage and cabinet of Ministers has approved proposal made by Hon. M.H.M. Haleem Minister of Postal service and Muslim religious affairs to request legal draftsman to draft a bill on this regard.

 Action Plan for Marketing board of Spices and Related products (Document No.43)

The cabinet of Ministers has approved an action plan presented by Hon. Daya Gamage, Minister of Primary Industries, on Spices and related product development , Promotion and marketing of such products in local and international markets, Promotion of quality, organic production, technology upliftment and research studies etc. to be done by Marketing Board of Spices and Related Products.

17. Amendment of Act of The Institute of Personal Management in Sri Lanka No 24 of 1976 (Document No.)

The institute of Personal Management consist of 1500 professionally qualified fulltime members was established in 1959 and it was incorporated in 1976 under the act no 24 titled Sri Lanka Personal Management Institute. Recently Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to rename this institute as Chartered Personal Management Institute in Sri Lanka. The Cabinet has been approved proposal presented by Hon Raveendra Samaraweera, Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations to gazette the bill and present the parliament for approval.

 Establishment of Cyclotron machine to operate Pet Scan Machines in Government Hospitals (Document No.)

A proposal has been presented by of M/s Access International (Pvt)Ltd. to establish Cylotron Machine in Sri Lanka subjected to entering in to a purchasing agreement. Considering the importance of this proposal Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by Hon. Rajitha Senarathna, Minister of Health , Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine to appoint a negotiation Committee for the assessment and negotiation of the matter.

19. Procurement of Railway Engines to transport Solid Wastage to Aruwalkkalu area in Puttlam (Document No.54)

A Sanitary earth filling project has been implemented in Puttlam Aluwakkalu area and under this project the solid wastage is transport form Kelaniya by using 04 railway engines, 34 wagons and 94 containers. Hence cabinet has been approved the proposal made by Hon. Patli Chmpika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolies and Western Development to purchase 04 railway engine from M/s Dongfang Electric International Corporation for USD 8.27.

 Consultancy service to investigate the constructions and review the plans of Proposed Thalpitigala Reservoir Project (Document No.57)

The Cabinet of Ministers has been approved the proposal presented by Hon.Duminda Dissanayaka, Minister of Irrigation and aquatic resources to obtain consultancy service from Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau .

 

• Revision of Tax Acts to provide Tax Concessions (Document No.)

The cabinet of ministers has been given the approval to amend the act of Value Added Tax, Nation Building Tax and Economic Service Charges to stable maintenance of the Government Revenue. However, it was identified that certain taxes has to be withdrawn on the requests made by certain relevant parties. On the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera Minister of Finance and Mass Media the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the   proposal made by Hon. Minister of Finance and Mass Media to  remove the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on doctors’ consultation fee, channeling fee and professional charges. The nation Building Tax from constructions which were agreed before the August 1st 2017 and foreign exchange Transactions Unrealized in the central bank.

Decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting held on 12.06.2018

1. Establishment of the “Office for Reparations”  (Document No 06)

Cabinet of Ministers has grated its approval to establish an office for Reparations to provide reparations formally and transparently, to individuals affected by the conflict which took place in Northern and Eastern Provinces , Political of Civil disturbances or due to enforced disappearances . Accordingly the proposal made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, to gazette the respective bill prepared by the legal draftsman and consequently put forward for parliament approval.

2. Amendment to National Environment Act (Document No 08)

It has been identified the necessity of amending National Environment Act to meet the current and future environmental issues such as water pollution by factories, Urban garbage issues, and the problems coursed by illegal constructions. Accordingly the proposal made by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment, to amend National Environment Act No 47 of 1980 and instruct the legal draftsman to prepare bill necessary for these amendments was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

3. Funds for purchasing Locomotive Engines (Document No 11)

Cabinet of ministers has granted its approval for purchasing 12 locomotive engines with the intention of enhancing up country railway service. Accordingly the proposal made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, to enter in to an agreement for the provision of US$ 48.67 million from Standard Chartered Band upon the aid of Canada Exports Development Institute, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

4. Issuance of Title Deeds under the resettlement project of Awarakotuwa Muthurajawela (Document No 56)

Under the Muthurajawela Development Project executed in 1994, illegal residents were resettled in a part of the same developed land. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, to grant title deeds for the families identified through a research conducted on providing title deeds for the residents.

5. Samurdhi Subsidy for 150,000 low income families (Document No 28)

Approximately 1.38 million families are Subsidized by Samurdhi Subsidy program. However it has been identified that there are families that should be subsidized but do not receive samurdhi subsidy. Accordingly the proposal made by Hon. P. Harison , Minister of Social Empowerment to expand this subsidy up to 150,000 more low income families as recommended by respective Divisional and District Secretaries, was approved by the cabinet of Ministers.

6. Implementation of “Sampath Piyasa” Program in Model Villages(Document No 32)

Under the model house village program of National Housing Program, provides low income or poor families the right of a land , house and settlement. There are 75 modern villages handed over to the people. Accordingly Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Sajith Premadasa, Minister of Housing and Constructions, to set up a “Sampath Piyasa” unit which has been introduced by Central Environmental Authority , in each modern village, under the directions of Presidential Task Force.

7. Donation of Special Compensations for properties destroyed due to the incidents in Beruwala and Aluthgama

Government has provided maximum compensations under the existing regulations for damaged properties due to public conflicts in Beruwala and Aluthgama in 2014. However a Special Assessment Committee appointed by the District Secretary has recommended to compensate the household and other equipments which were not covered by the said compensation. Accordingly the proposal made by Hon. D.M.Swaminadan , Minister of Resettlement, Rehabilitation , Northern Development and Hindu Religious affairs for allocating Rs. 185.9 million to facilitate these payments, was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers in principle.

8. Purchasing 160 Passenger Compartments ( Document No 38)

Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Nimal Siripala De Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation to award the contract of purchasing 160 passenger compartments under the Indian Loan Subsidy, to M/s Rights Ltd for US$ 82.63 million upon the recommendation of Cabinet Appointed Negotiation Committee.

9. Establishment of Cost Estimates Review Committee ( Document No 40)

It has been identified that most of the contracts in relation with Government’s Infrastructure Development projects are exceeds the engineer estimates and the cost is being increased during the execution. Accordingly cabinet of ministers approved the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to establish a Cost Estimate Review Committee consisting of respective officers under the Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs, in order to review the total cost estimates and Contract cost variances of infrastructure development projects under the authority of cabinet appointed procurement committees.

10. Delthota Water Supply Project (Document NO 41)

The proposal made by Hon. Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply, to work with M/s M-U-T GmbH Institute of Austria and to call for proposals from the same institute for the implementation of Delthota Water Supply Project, was approved by the Cabinet.

11. Sale of Mineral Sands by Lanka Mineral Sands Institute (Document No 43)

Lanka Mineral Sands Institute is a government owned company executed under the Ministry of Industries and Commerce. Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal of Hon. Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry and Commerce, to vend 25,000 tons of Ilmenite to Rescom Mineral Trading FZE at a price of US$ 145,25 per 1 MT, upon the recommendation of cabinet appointed procurement committee.           

12. Awarding the contract of consultancy services for the implementation of Uva Province Projects under the Second Combined Road Investment Program (Document No 45)

Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide USD 900 million for implementing this program. Cabinet approval has granted to implement these programs in Southern, Eastern , Uva and Western Provinces. In accordance with the recommendation of cabinet appointed consultative procurement committee, the proposal of Hon. Kabeer Hasheem Minister of Highways and Road Development to award the contract of supplying consultative services for projects in Uva Province including the Supervision of Constructions and Management of Contract to combined company of Pyunghawa Engineering Consultants of Korea and Consulting Engineers and Architects Associated Pvt.Ltd for Rs.1.154 million.

13. Development of the roads from Bibilla to Chenkaladi and from Padiyathalawa to Tampitiya

Loan facilities have been provided by "Soudi Fund" to develop 86.75 Km of the road from Bibila to Chenkaladi . Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Hon Kabir Hashim, Minister of Highways and Road Development to award following two packages of contract executed under the same project, to Consulting Engineers & Contractors (Pvt.) Ltd. upon the recommendation of cabinet appointed standing procurement committee.

• Development of 29 Km road from Bibila to Padiyathalawa for Rs. 2,389.07 million
• Development of 30 Km road from Padiyathalawa to Tampitiya for Rs.2,295.63 Million

14. Appointing a Task Force to Conduct, Coordinate and Monitor the Development Programs in Northern and Eastern Provinces.

H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, informed the cabinet that the steps have been taken to appoint a Task Force under the chairmanship of president and consisting of Prime Minister, Provincial Governors, Officers of Armed Forces and Police in charge of the respective province and all the other relevant parties, in order to review, coordinate, conduct and monitor the Development Programs executed by the Government in Northern and Eastern Provinces.

• Reduction of Kerosene Price ( Document No 54 and 59)

Earlier, the Government decided to increase the Kerosene Price to some extent. However considering the requests made by Fishermen and the low income who use Kerosene, cabinet of Ministers approved the proposals of Minister Fisheries and Aquatic Resources and Minister of Rural Economic Affairs to reduce the Price of Kerosene 1 l from Rs.110/- to Rs.70/-.

• 2017 Annual Report of the Ministry of Finance (Document No 57)

In accordance with the provisions of Fiscal Management (Responsibility) Act No 3 of 2003, a report on final budget condition should be tabled in parliament by the Minister of Finance. Accordingly, the proposal made by Hon. Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media to table in parliament the 2017 Annual Report of Ministry of Finance was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.