Authorities have been instructed to take necessary action to prevent further environmental damage in Muthurajawela, Negombo Lagoon and other affected areas of the Gampaha District, following a discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat.
The meeting was chaired by Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and focused on several environmental concerns, including damage to the Muthurajawela wetlands, environmental degradation along the Pamunugama coastline and industrial-related issues in Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa.
According to the President’s Media Division, the Secretary to the President directed the relevant officials to implement necessary measures to prevent further deterioration of the environment in these areas.
The meeting also decided to establish committees comprising public representatives and community organisations to identify sustainable solutions to the environmental problems.
The discussion was attended by His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, Bishop J. D. Anthony, Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini and Rev. Fr. Nilantha Heshan.
Members of Parliament Lasith Bhashana Gamage and Stephanie Fernando also participated, along with Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, Legal Adviser to the President J. M. Wijebandara and representatives of the Ministry of Environment.
Other participants included Dr. M. G. M. Prasanna, Programme Assistant at the Ministry of Environment; D. P. C. Udaya Kumara, Additional Secretary (Development); I. W. P. Senaratne, Director (Development); government officials, Catholic clergy and other invitees.
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