The workshops were held under the patronage of the Governor of North Western Province Amara Piyaseeli  Ratnayaka and Provincial Chief Minister Dharmasiri Dasanayaka.

These workshops are organized by the Ministry of Finance and Media together with the Department of Government Information. Already, workshops covering the entire island have been held for public sector officers while awareness workshops have been held in 17 districts for journalists.  

In addition, plans are underway to conduct residential workshops for Information officers, ToT workshops for the public sector as well as awareness workshops for the public.