Monday Oct 26, 2026
Monday Oct 26, 2026
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The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the formulation of a draft Bill to amend the Ayurveda Act, No. 31 of 1961, which governs the regulation, development, and control of Sri Lanka’s indigenous medical sector.
The sector, which comprises Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and local therapies, is regulated under the Act. Although it has been amended from time to time as required, the need for further amendments has been identified.
The proposed changes are aimed at enabling all activities in the local medical field to be managed more efficiently and productively, and at further formalising the regulation of the sector.
They would also allow for the issuing of licences applicable to the export of local medicines, and support progress towards Sustainable Development Goals in the sector.
The proposal to this effect was submitted by Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.
