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01. Implementation of Strategic Plan of the United Nations’ World Food Project with respect to Sri Lanka (Document 08)

Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs

Description – World Food Organization has agreed to provide US $ 46.8 million for the Implementation of Strategic Plan of the United Nations’ World Food Project, with respect to Sri Lanka. Accordingly it was decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with World Food Organization in order to accept that grants. Further it was decided to implement the said strategic plan through respective Ministries.

02. Project to establish a Neonatal Infant Specialist Centre and Obstetrics Investigations Unit at De Soysa Maternity Hospital (Document 10)

Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs

Description – It was decided to enter into loan agreements with Standard Charted Bank to obtain a loan of EUR. 17.99 million and with Sampath Bank to obtain a loan of EUR. 8.45 million in order to implement this project.

03. Implementation of a Health Evaluation Program for the Immigrants to Sri Lanka (Document 13)

Proponent – (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine

Description – It was decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between International Organization of Migration and the Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine representing Sri Lanka in order to establish and implement a Health Evaluation Program for Resident Visa Applicants in Sri Lanka.

04. Alternative Sources of Funding (Document 15)

Proponent – Iran Wickramarathne Acting Minister of Finance and Mass Media

Description – It has been estimated that a sum of US $ 732 million is needed in first quarter of 2018, for refunding foreign debts and for debt services. Since it is advantageous to Release Sri Lanka Development Bonds with a relatively high cost and maturing in 2018, Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal to provide funds up to US $ 300 million through the Foreign Currency Banking Units of Peoples' Bank and Bank of Ceylon or Offshore Banking Units.

05. Mullaitivu Water Supply Scheme (Document26)

Proponent - Rauff Hakeem, Minister of City Planning and Water Supply
Description – It was decided to award the tender for the Construction of Mullaitivu Water supply Scheme to Joint Venture of M/s. Ceylex Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. and Pratibha Industries in India for Rs. 894.74 million ,on the recommendation of Standing procurement Committee.

06. Procurement for the Eye Contact Lenses used for Eye Surgery. (Document No. 27)

Proponent – (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine
Description – It was decided to award the tender for the purchase of 18,600 Hydrophobic Lenses to M/s. Vision 2000 (Pvt.) Ltd. For Rs. 322.84 Million in accordance with the recommendation of Standing Procurement Committee which has been appointed by the Cabinet.

07. Introducing Information Management System for Technical Vocational Education and Training Sector ( Document No. 28)

Proponent – Mr.Chandima Weerakkody, Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training
Description - It has been proposed to introduce a Modern Information Management System to the institutions which provide Vocational Training and Technical Education under the Ministry of Skill Development and Vocational Training. It was decided to initiate and implement work during the year 2018.

08. A Memorandum of Understanding between the University of Peradeniya and Southeastern University of Norway on Corporation in the field of Higher Education, . (Document No. 32)

Proponent – Lakshman Kiriella, Former Minister of Higher Education and Highways

Description – With the agreement of Mr. Kabir Hashim , Present Minister of Higher Education & Highways It was decided to sign the Memorandum of Understanding proposed by the former minister. Activities such as Conducting Joint Research and Educational Programs, Exchange of Academic Staff, and Students, and Expansion of the Courses are covered by the Memorandum of Understanding.

09. Conducting the Inauguration of 70th World Health Day (Document No. 33)

Proponent – Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, Minister of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine

Description – It was decided to host the inauguration of World Health Day which has been organized to commemorate the of 70th anniversary of World Health Organization at Colombo on 7th April 2018 with the participation of representatives of 11 countries.

10. Provide Provisions for supplying Garbage Collecting Machines to Local Government Institutions in Sri Lanka. (Document No. 37)

Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – It has been planned to provide 190 Garbage Collecting Vehicles to 84 Local Government Institutions with the intention of widening the capacity of collecting and transporting garbage. It was approved by the cabinet of Ministers to obtain a loan of not more than US $ 14 million from Economic Development Cooperation Fund of Export-Import Bank of Korea.

11. Memorandum of Understanding between Bandaranayake International Diplomatic Training Institute (BIDTI) in Sri Lanka and Foreign Services Academy (FSA) in Pakistan. (Document Number 44)
Proponent – Mr. Thilak Marapana, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Description – It was decided by the Cabinet of Ministers to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding during the recent official visit by His Excellency the President to Pakistan. There will be Opportunities to develop the relationship between Foreign Service Officials in both countries, and exchange the knowledge on Foreign Policies, International Relationship, International Law, and Diplomatic Activities due to this Memorandum of Understanding.

12. Memorandum of Understanding between Industrial Technology Institute, Sri Lanka and International Centre for Chemical and Biological Science in Pakistan. (Document Number 45)

Proponent – Mr.Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Science Technology and Research.
Description – With the intention of co-operation in Chemical and Biological Fields in both countries, it was decided to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding during the recent official visit by His Excellency the President to Pakistan

13. Memorandum of Understanding between Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration and National Institute of Public Policy in Pakistan (Document Number 46)
Proponent – Ranjith Maddumabandara, Minister of Public Administration and Management
Description – it was decided to sign the proposed Memorandum of Understanding in order to expedite Government service through the capacity development of Government Sector.

14. Amendment of Companies Act no 7 of 2007, in order to avoid Money Laundering and Funding Terrorism (Document No 47)

Proponent – Mr. Champika Premadasa, Acting Minister of Industry and commerce
Description – It has been identified the necessity of rapid legal amendments to avoid Money Laundering and Funding Terrorism. Therefore it has been decided to made necessary amendments to the Companies act No.7 of 2007 to collect the details on share holders who has more than 25% of company ownership of a company (excluding Limited Public Companies) or beneficiaries those who have active control of such company.

15. Supply of Chemical Fertilizers for the Paddy cultivation in Yala Season. (Document - 51)

Proponent – Duminda Dissanayake, Minister of Agriculture
Description – In accordance with the recommendation of Special Standing Procurement Committee, appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers it was decided to purchase Chemical Fertilizers as follows.

• 24,000 Metric Tons of Urea Fertilizer from M/s Ameropa Asia (Pvt.)Ltd.
(1 Metric Ton of Urea Fertilizer for US $ 307.18)
• 18,000 Triple Super Phosphate from M/s Agri Commodities & Finance FZE
(1 Metric Ton of Super Phosphate for US $ 333.5)
• 18,000 Metric Tons of Muriate of Potash from M/s Agricultural Resources and Investment (Pvt.) Ltd. (1 Metric Ton of Muriate of Potash for US $ 315.85)

16. Memorandum of Understanding between the Institute of National Security Studies in Sri Lanka and Institute of Strategic Studies ,Islamabad (Doc No-52 )

Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description- It has been decided to enter into the Memorandum of Understanding between the institute of National Security Studies and the Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad in Pakistan in order to develop the Cooperation between Sri Lanka and Pakistan on National Security Studies.

17. Granting Loans under Concessionary interest rate for the properties which has been destroyed due to the problematical situation in Kandy. (Doc No- 53)

Proponent – Mr.Lakshman Kiriella, Minister of Public Enterprises and Kandy Development
Description – It was decided to Grant Loans under “Athwela Loan Scheme” on 2% concessionary interest rate and with subjected to the respective conditions and regulations in order to restore the such destroyed businesses in Kandy District.

01. Funding for the implementation of Water Supply Project Giridara (Document No – 06)

Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs

Description – It was decided to empower National Water Supply and Drainage Board to enter in to a Loan Agreement with Peoples Bank to obtain a sum of Rs.513.28 Million for Giridara Water Supply Project.

02. Listing the census units (Document No – 8)

Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of National Policies
and Economic Affairs

Description – It was decided to List the island-wide census units during the year 2018 and to continue this process two yearly thereafter.

03. Funding for the construction of Multipurpose Center Makumbura. (Document No – 9)

Proponent – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of National Policies
and Economic Affairs

Description – It was decided to carry out proposed constructions of the Makumbura Multipurpose Centre using the remaining balance of the Loan obtained from JICA for Outer Circular Highway Project-Second Phase. Estimated amount is Rs.306.79 million.

04. Establish Project Management Units to expedite the Northern Railway Rehabilitation and Installation of Railway Cross Roads Protection Systems (Document No –10 )

Proponent – Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation

Description – It was decided to establish Project management units to expedite Northern Railway rehabilitation and to implement the project of installing railway cross-road protection system under the financial assistance of Union of Imports and Exports of Hungary.

05. Amending Labour Laws in order to protect the rights of Domestic Workers (Document No – 11)

Proponent – W.D.J. Seneviratne, Minister of Labour and Trade Union Relations

Description – considering a proposal made by the Minister of Labour Trade Union relations and Sabaragamu Development, W.D.J.Senevirathne the cabinet of Ministers granted Policy Approval to made legislations to protect the rights of domestic workers.

06. Implementation of the Loan Scheme for Small and Medium Scale enterprises (Document No –13 )

Proponent – Mangala Samaraweera, Minister of Finance and Mass Media
Description – it was decided to enter in to loan agreements with Participating Financial Institutions (10 Government and Private Sector Banks) for the Loan Aid Program of granting loans to start a business or widen an existing business.

07. Extension of Polduwa subway from "Suhurupaya " towards "Koswatta Junction" (Document No –17)

Proponent – Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Description – It was decided to extend Polwatta Subway towards Koswatta Junction (nearly 4 km ) as a four lane road.

08. Granting Two portions of lands in Muthurajawela Sand Fill Area to service projects on Lease basis (Document No – 18)

Proponent – Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Description – It was decided to grant two portions of lands to John Keels Logistics (Pvt.)Ltd on Lease basis for a period or 30 years.

09. Flood Control in Colombo and Kolonnawa Area (Document No –20 )

Proponent – Patali Champika Ranawaka, Minister of Megapolis and Western Development
Description – It was decided to implement a project to remove the obstacles to the flow of the Kiththmpahuwa canal in Sedawatta – Ambathale road by reconstructing the flood gate located near the spill and to conserve the banks of the canal with the support of the climate action committee of the department of irrigation.

10. Amendment of Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No.35 of 2005 (Document No – 26)

Proponent –Chandrani Bandara, Minister of Women and Child Affairs
Description – It was decided to amend the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act No.35 of 2005 inserting the amendments proposed by the committee.

11. Obtaining suitable lands to the local government for solid waste management (Document No – 27)

Proponent – Faizer Mustafa, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Navin Dissanayake, Minister of Plantation Industries Gayantha Karunathilaka, Minister of Land and Parliamentary Reforms
Description – It was decided to convey the lands that has already been released for disposal of garbage to respective local authorities. Further it was decided to take over the lands, owned by the State Plantation Corporation and Land reforms Commission that has been identified as suitable for the disposal after developing as sanitary landfills ,to the government under the Land Acquisition act and to allocate them to local government authorities.

12. Construction of Kalu Ganga – Moragahakanda exchange channel under the Upeer Elahera Chaneel Constructin Project (Document No –31 )

Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description – it was decided to award the contract of Upper Elahera Channel Construction project to Sinohydro Corporation Limited for Rs. 6,111.91 million.

13. Obtaining Catering Services for Airport Lounges (Document No –35 )

Proponent – Nimal Siripala de Silva, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation
Description – It was decided to award the contract of supplying catering services for the airport Lounges to M/s Sri Lankan Catering Limited for 3 years.

14. Perform the constructions of Government Institutions using NERD Technology (Document No –37 )

Proponent – Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Science, Technology and Research
Description – it was decided to perform the constructions in Government institutions using NERD Technology directly through National Engineering and Research Development Centre, subject to Rs.50 million Maximum.

15. Procurement of 100 MW additional electricity in order to ensure continuous power supply in the country (Document No – )

Description – it was decided to purchase electrical Power capacity for 6 months as follows.
56 MW capacity from M/s Aggreko International Projects Limited at the rate of Rs.28.063 Per Hour

44 MW capacity from M/s Heyleys Avenutra (Pvt) Ltd at the rate of Rs.28.367 per Hour.

16. Construction of Wavunathiw Sola Power Plant (Document No – 40)

Proponent - Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Minister of Power and Renewable Energy

Description – It was decided to award the Build, Own & Operate contract of Wavunathiw Sola Power Plant to M/s Ex-Pack Corrugated Cartons (Pvt)Ltd at the rate of Rs.11.86 per KWH

Accordingly, the proposal made by Hon. was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

17. Purchasing 100 Compactors in order to formalize the Garbage Transportation (Document No – )

Proponent: Faizer Mustafa, Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government

Description – Considering the recommendations of Procurement committee and Procurement Appeals board, it was decided to award the contract of providing 100 compactors to XZY Hong Kong Company Limited for Rs. 622,13 .

18. establishment of Medical Faculty of University of Sabaragamuwa (Document No – 45)

Proponent - Lakshman Kiriella, former Minister of Higher Education and Highways
Description – Considering the agreement of the Minister of Higher education and Highways Mr. Kabeer Hasheem it was decided to take over the Building Complex and land owned to the Department of Auditor General located at Rathnpura – Colombo main road ,near the Batuhena School to the Ministry of Higher education and Highways.

19. Introducing a new Act for the commission to investigate Bribery or Corruption (Document No –50 )

Proponent - H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description – It was decided to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft a new Act to establish the Commission to investigate Bribery or Corruption as a Independent Institution.

20. Compensation Payment Office (Document No –51 )

Proponent : Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to instruct the Legal Draftsman to draft an Act to establish a compensation Payment Office where any Sri Lankan can submit their Compensation Claims.

21. Implementation of the Government Paddy Purchasing Program for Maha Season 2017/2018 (Document No – 52)

Proponent - P. Harrison, Minister of Rural Economic Affairs
Description – It was decided to obtain Rs.500 Million to implement the Paddy Purchasing Program of the Government.

22. Solve the Educational Problems of Medical Students in SITEM (Document No – 57)

Proponent : H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment
Description – It was decided to implement the below mentioned recommendations of the Committee.
• to assign the Current SAITM Students to the Medical Faculty of Kothalawala Defense University and to award Medical Degree to the students who successfully complete the study.
• to provide the re current and Capital expenditure which are needed for their studies and the re current expenditure for the maintenance of Hospital services, by the Government.

01. Transfer power of filing cases based on facts revealed by commissions of inquiry to Bribery Commission (Document No.05)

Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena
Description – Legal Draftsman has drafted legislation to amend commissions of Inquiry Act No. 17 of 1948 on the above purpose and it should be passed by a 2/3 majority. Accordingly, it was decided to publish the said bill in gazette and present in parliament for approval.

01 . “Ape Suwaya Rate Saviya “(Our Health –Country’s Strength) National Health Promotion Program (Document No – 05)

Proponent –   H.E. the President Maithiripla Sirisena
Description - The Project will be implemented as a pilot project in Polonnaruwa, Kalutura,Monaragala ,Badulla,Batticaloa and Kilinochchi districts from the month of February this year for addressing the issue of Non Communicable Diseases.

01. Amendment of National Defence Fund Act no. 09. of 1985 (Document No.07)

Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena as the Minister of Defence
Description – It was decided to publish the draft bill prepared on the above purpose in the gazette and present it in parliament for approval. The fund was established for the welfare of families of dead and disabled war heroes.

1. Smallholder Agribusiness Partnership Programme (Document No. 05)

Proponent –    H. E. the President Maithripala Sirisena

Description –   It was decided to give loans to parties engaged in agribusiness sector at an interest rate of 6.5%. The programme implemented with assistance from International Fund for Agriculture Development will benefit 57,500 low income rural families.

1. Public Debt Management (Document No – 10)

            Government plans to reduce public debt to 70% as a percentage of GDP by 2020 and some of the proposals presented by various parties including Governor of CBSL are as follows:

• (i) Gradually increase public income as a percentage of GDP
• (ii) Make public investment on programmes than give swift benefits.
• (iii) Reduce obtaining loans for public investments by attracting domestic private sector or foreign investors for public investments.
• (iv) Reduce the effect of large scale state enterprises by improving their financial and operational status.
• (v) Issue local loans prudently.
• (vi) When loans can be obtained with a low interest, pay loans obtained at a high interest using such low interest loans.

            Above proposals and challenges faced in implementing them, presented to the cabinet by Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs were considered by the Cabinet of Ministers.

2. Implement a pilot project for controlling dengue mosquito through ‘Wolbachia’ bacteria under assistance of the Australian Government (Document No – 11)

Proponent –   Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine Minister Rajitha Senaratne

Description – It was decided to implement above project in selected areas in Colombo District. Bacteria prevent the development of dengue virus within the body of mosquito. More than 400 lives were lost in 2017 due to dengue disease.

3. Establishment of comprehensive treatment centres for infertility (Document No – 13)

Proponent – Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine Minister Rajitha Senaratne

Description – More than 15% of Sri Lankan married couples suffer from infertility and it was decided to establish above treatment centres. First centre is to be established in Castle Street Maternity Hospital and second centre will be established in new maternity hospital at Karapitiya and island wide centres will be established as its third phase.

4. Implementing the Governance for Growth Programme (Document No – 14)

Proponent – Finance & Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Description – Australian government agreed to provide a grant for the above programme to be implemented in next 05 years and it was decided to sign a controlled agreement with the Government of Australia.

5. Regularizing and updating present method of visa issuing (Document No – 16)

Proponent – Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs Minister S. B. Navinna

Description – It was decided to collect visa charges in US Dollars instead of Sri Lankan Rupees and to add following to the visa issuing method.

• Recommendation of visa for investors/employees in BOI zones by the Secretary of the Ministry which BOI comes under.
• Charge a fine of USD 500 in addition to visa charge from foreigners whose visa period has expired.
• Provide residential visa for foreign student covering the whole academic period.
• Issue residential visa up to 10 years for foreigners who remit more than USD 500,000 to Sri Lanka.
• Issue spouse visa for foreigners up to 05 years and for their children who are married with Sri Lankan citizens.
• Issue residential visa for 02 years to foreigners whose Sri Lankan spouse is dead who has resided continuously for 10 years in Sri Lanka or who have children under 18 years of age, for employment purpose.
• Issue a permanent residence visa for former Sri Lankans who have already obtained the citizenship of another country who cannot apply for dual citizenship.

6. Provide a land lot for constructing a service providing centre regarding an aquaculture project (Document No – 17)

Proponent – Fisheries & Aquatic Resources Development Minister Mahinda Amaraweera

Description – Above project expects to produce about 2000 MT fisheries products annually and it was decided to provide a land of 01 acre to Global Ceylon Sea Food (Privae) Ltd., on lease basis for 30 years.

7. Making relief for families affected by land acquisition regarding Ella Wewa Reservoir (Document No – 23)

Proponent –   Irrigation & Water Resources Management Minister Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa

Description – It was decided to provide alternative lands and a justified compensation for 20 affected families.

8. Establishment of New Villages Development Authority for estate areas (Document No – 27)

            Agreement made on the bill drafted by Legal Draftsman on the above purpose were presented to cabinet by Plantation Industries Minister Navin Dissanayake and Upcountry New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Minister U. Palani Thigambaram and Cabinet has decided to proceed on the said bill.

9. Reconstruction of main building of the National Archives Department (Document No – 29)

Proponent –   Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam

Description – It was decided to reconstruct above 07 storied building which is about 40 years old.

10. Preparation of a Common Accounting Scheme for Local Government Institutions according to Public Sector accounting standards (Document No – 31)

Proponent -    Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faizer Mustapha

Description – A new accounting scheme is to be implemented in all local government institutions from 2018.  This project is implemented under World Bank aids.

11. Paying Compensation for victims of the incident occurred on 15.06.2014 – 16.06.2014 at Beruwala and Aluthgama areas in Kalutara District (Document No – 32)

Proponent – Prison Reforms Rehabilitation Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs Minister D. M. Swaminathan

Description – It was decided to pay compensation for 273 affected families for damaged household equipment and other properties.

12. Promotion of performance of sports teams of national pool aiming at International Competitions (Document No – 33)

Proponent – Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara

Description - Currently 159 athletes are trained in above pools and an allowance of 10,000/- to 80,000/- is paid for them. It was decided to improve them by taking various action including releasing them fulltime from their occupational environment.

13. Award of Contract to obtain Consultancy Services for Supervision of Construction of road section from Bibile to Chenkaladi (86.75 km) (Document No – 38)

Proponent –   Higher Education & Highways Minister Lakshman Kiriella

Awarded to – Resources Development Consultants (Pvt) Ltd.

Cost –             LKR 258.3 Million

14. Award of contract for Construction of New Vocational Training Centre, Horana (Document No – 41)

Proponent –   Skills Development & Vocational Training Minister Chandima Weerakkody

Awarded to – M/S Asiri Constructions

Cost –             LKR 141 Million

15. Award of contract for offshore sand digging and pumping for reclamation work in Muthurajawela area, Kerawalapitiya and for collecting sand reserves (Document No - 44)

Proponent –   Megapolis & Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Awarded to – M/S Rohde Nielsen A/S

Amount –       USD 19.97 Million

16. Award of Contract for construction of pilling foundation of proposed multi-storeyed office complex to be built in Sethsiripaya premises (Document No – 45)

Proponent –   Megapolis & Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Awarded to – M/S San Piling (Pvt) Ltd.

Cost –             LKR 1,155 Million

17. Award of Contract for Rehabilitation of underground rain water drainage system, Kandy (Document No – 46)

Proponent –   Megapolis & Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Awarded to – Ludwig Pfelfter (Germany) – Gypsum Structural (India) (Pvt.) Ltd.

Cost –             LKR 1,016.3 million

18. Award of contract for construction of a wind barrier around Coal yard and Ash yard of Lakvijaya Power plant, Puttalam (Document No – 48)

Proponent –   Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya

Awarded to – Laugfs Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. And Sanken Construction (Pvt) Ltd.

Cost –             LKR 723.7 million

                        Present wind barrier is to be improved to face high windy situations as it causes difficulties in such time to surrounding residents.

19. Purchasing of uniforms and other clothing material for Sri Lanka Police and STF (Document No – 52)

Proponent –   Law and Order and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayake

Description – It was decided to purchase required material from domestic textile manufacturers registered under Industry and Commerce Ministry at a cost of LKR 257.3 million.

20. Award of contract for consultation of comprehensive design and bid assistance of stage I of Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project (Document No – 53)

Proponent –   City Planning & Water Supply Minister Rauff Hakeem

Awarded to – M.S NJS Consultants Co. Ltd. Of Japan which is affiliated with M/S Ceywater Consultants (Pvt) Ltd. And M/S EML Consultant Co. Ltd. of Sri Lanka

21. Making relief to journalists who have been harassed within the period of 2005 to 2015 (Document No – 56)

            Opportunity has been given for above journalists to forward their appeals on the above matter and a Cabinet Subcommittee has been appointed which was chaired by former Foreign Affairs Minister to make recommendations in this regard. Later the period for forwarding appeals was extended to 01 May 2017 and 14 more appeals were received. The proposal made by H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a new Cabinet subcommittee as follows for making recommendations on these appeals was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.

• Finance & Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera
• Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa
• Land and Parliamentary Reforms Minister Gayantha Karunathilaka

1. Preparation of Finance Commission Act (Document – 06)

Proponent - H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena

Description – It was decided to instruct Legal Draftsman to draft a bill on the above purpose by including recommendations made by the subcommittee appointed in this regard.

2. Implementation of a National Accreditation Scheme for Medical /Clinical Laboratory and Healthcare Service Provides (Document No – 15)

Proponent – Science, Technology and Research Minister Susil Premajayantha

Description – It was decided to implement above scheme in association with Ministry of Health Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine with the objective of improving standard of above services.

3. Payment of membership contribution for Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project (Document No-19)

Proponent – Finance & Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Description – It was decided to pay 30,000 Euro as membership Contribution for gaining benefits from the above project.

4. Number of motor vehicles owned by the government (document No – 20)

Following information presented by Finance & Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera was considered by the Cabinet of Ministers.

It was decoded to instruct officials to dispose vehicles which are not in running condition with immediate effect.

5. Increasing the number of beneficiaries of “Sonduru Piyasa” concessionary loan scheme (Document No - 22)

Proponent – Finance & Mass Media Minster Mangala Samaraweera

Description – Project currently provides loan to houses less than 750 square feet of area and it was decided to increase the area to 1000 square feet for increasing the number of beneficiaries.

6. Release of lands owned by Cooperative Wholesale Corporation for development of Beira lake area (Document No 26)

Proponent – Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Description – It was decided to enter into a MOU with Industry and Commerce Ministry for implementation of combined development projects on the above propose.

7. Sustainable Development of Underground Water (Document No - 28)

Proponent – Irrigation and Water Resources Management Minister Wijith Wijayamuni Zoysa

It was decided to increase the fine for rejecting regulations made on above purpose and to impose a registration fee for tube well manufacturers to maintain their standards.

8. Development of education of Dasa sil matha (Document No - 29)

Proponent – Buddha Sasana Minister Gamini Jayawickrama Perera

Description – It was decided to improve education in 04 institutes current established on above purpose and to bear their maintenance expense by the Government.

9. Providing loan facility for obtaining Technical Corporation for secondary Town Sustainable Development project (Document No 34)

Proponent – Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faizer Mustapha

Description – It was decided to obtain a loan facility of USD 05 million from ADB in this regard.

10. Signing of MOU between Sri Lanka and India on Information Technology and Electronic Science field. (Document No 39)

Proponent – Telecommunication and Infrastructure Minister Harin Fernando 

11. Establishment of an Export Development Zone in Millaniya area of Kalutara District (Document No. 42)

Proponent      - Development Strategies & International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama

Description     - It was decided to acquire identified land to BOI Sri Lanka in two stages.

12. Award of contract for implementing housing Project at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital Road, Thalawathugoda (Document No. 45)

Proponent      - Mega Police & Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Awarded to - M/S. Yanjin Group Co. Ltd

Cost - LKR 6,997 Million

13. Award of contract for completing balance work of law income housing project at Kalinga Mawatha, Colombo 05. (Document No. 46)

Proponent      - Megapolis & Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Awarded to - M/S Maga Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Cost - LKR 1898.7 Million

14. Award of Contract for supply of hardware & training for a pilot project in digital technology (Document 47)

Proponent      -           Telecommunication & Digital Infrastructure Minister Harin
                                     Fernando 

Awarded to    -           Orel Corporation

Cost                 -          LKR 99.21 million

15. Completion of Kilinochchi sports complex (Document No 48)

Proponent            - Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara

      Description           - It was decided to award rest work to Sri Lanka Army at a cost of
                                       LKR 141.9 million.

16. Implementing Ratmalana – Moratuwa Waste water Disposal Project step I – phase II
            (Document 52)

                             
Proponent            - Hon. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Minister of National Policies & Economic Affairs

Description           -    Above project will benefit about 11,000 households and 580 commercial places. The project costs 105.5 million Euros and French Development Agency has agreed to provide 75 million Euros. It was decided to enter into an agreement with said agency for obtaining those funds.

17. Making reliefs for 4000 families of Kavudulla irrigation scheme that had to abandon their cultivations in maha season 2017/2018 caused by improper issuing of water due to testing conducted regarding Moragahakanda Reservoir (Document 57)

Proponent – H.E. the President Maithripala Sirisena as the Minister of Mahaweli Development and Environment

Description – A dry ration worth LKR 5000/- is already being provided and it was decided to provide an additional aid of LKR 10,000/- for next 03 months for above said 4000 families.

18. Issuing of Sri Lanka Development Bonds under public Borrowing programme (Document 58)

Proponent       - Finance & Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Description   - Maximum borrowing limit for 2018 is LKR 1,893 billion and LKR 1,313 billion out of them will be obtain from local sources and LKR 580 billion from foreign sources.

It was decided to undertake the above bond issue under the supervision of Central Bank of Sri Lanka for obtaining USD 3,000 million (Approximately LKR 456 billion) for the Year 2018.

19. Issuing of International Sovereign Bonds under Public Borrowing Program 2018 (Document No – 59)

Proponent – Finance & Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Description – It was decided to obtain funds up to USD 2,000 million through issuing above bonds in year 2018.

20. Continuation of providing house rent allowance for families evacuated due to effects of Uma Oya Multipurpose Development Project (Document No – 62)

Cabinet has decided on 29.08.2017 to provide above allowance until they are resettled in alternative lands and a land owned by Forest Conservation Department has been identified for resettlement and resettlement process is under way. According to recommendation of Cabinet Committee appointed for making relies to these families the Cabinet has decided to continue payment of the house rent allowance for further 06 months.