The newly appointed Deputy Ministers of the National People’s Power (NPP) Government officially took their oaths today in front of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. The appointments mark a significant step in the administration’s efforts to build an inclusive, dynamic, and efficient governance structure.
The Full List of Deputy Ministers and Their Portfolios:
- Professor Anil Jayantha Fernando – Deputy Minister of Economic Development
- Mr. Namal Karunaratne – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock
- Mr. Wasantha Piyatissa – Deputy Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment
- Mr. Nalin Hevage – Deputy Minister of Vocational Education
- R. M. Jayawardena – Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Safety, and Cooperative Development
- Mr. Gamagedara Dissanayake – Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs (Buddha Sasana)
- Lawyer T. B. Sarath – Deputy Minister of Housing
- Mr. Ratna Gamage – Deputy Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic, and Marine Resources
- Mr. Mahinda Jayasinghe – Deputy Minister of Labour
- Mr. Aruna Jayasekara – Deputy Minister of Defense
- Mr. Arun Hemachandra – Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment
- Mr. Anton Jayakodi – Deputy Minister of Environment
- Mr. Mohammad Munir – Deputy Minister of National Integration
- Engineer Eranga Weeraratne – Deputy Minister of Digital Economy
- Mr. Eranga Gunasekara – Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs
- Mr. Chaturanga Abeysinghe – Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
- Engineer Janith Ruwan Kodithuvakku – Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation
- Dr. Namal Sudarshana – Deputy Minister of Women and Children Affairs
- Mr. Ruwan Senarath – Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government
- Dr. Prasanna Kumara Gunasena – Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways
- Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni – Deputy Minister of Health and Media
- Mr. Upali Samarasinghe – Deputy Minister of Cooperative Development
- Mr. Ruwan Chaminda Ranasinghe – Deputy Minister of Tourism
- Mr. Sugath Tillakaratne – Deputy Minister of Sports
- Mr. Sundaralingam Pradeep – Deputy Minister of Plantations and Community Infrastructure
- Lawyer Mr. Sunil Vatagala – Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
- Dr. Madhura Seneviratne – Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education
- Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma – Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning
- Dr. Susil Ranasinghe – Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation
A Step Towards Inclusive Governance
The appointments span a wide array of portfolios, from economic development to health, education, and defense, ensuring a holistic approach to governance. The NPP Government’s focus on professionalism is evident in the selection of individuals with diverse expertise, including academics, engineers, lawyers, and professionals from various fields.
This diverse and capable team is expected to work in tandem with the cabinet to deliver on the government’s promises of efficiency, equity, and transparency.
Focus on National Development
With this dynamic team in place, the government aims to accelerate the implementation of its policy priorities, including social welfare programs, digital transformation, sustainable development, and economic revitalization.
The newly sworn-in Deputy Ministers bring fresh perspectives to the administration’s efforts, further solidifying the government’s commitment to delivering on its vision of progress and inclusivity.
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