All government schools across Sri Lanka will remain closed on Wednesdays until further notice due to fuel supply constraints, according to Nalaka Kaluwewe.the Education Ministry Secretary stated that the decision follows the government’s directive to grant weekly leave to public sector employees every Wednesday as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption.
Meanwhile, Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighted that these measures are aimed at managing limited energy resources while ensuring that key economic activities and essential public services continue without disruption. He made these remarks during a high-level discussion at the Presidential Secretariat focused on maintaining energy security under current conditions.
The meeting, attended by several ministers and ministry secretaries, reviewed immediate strategies needed to sustain public services during the ongoing crisis.
According to Prabath Chandrakeerthi, the Wednesday leave policy will apply across the public sector, including schools, universities, and the judicial system, starting from tomorrow (17) and continuing until further notice.
However, critical sectors such as healthcare, ports, water supply, and railway services will continue to operate as usual and will be exempt from the weekly closure.
In addition, the Cabinet of Ministers has appointed four key committees to evaluate the evolving situation and provide guidance on future actions to address the fuel shortage.
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