President RW calls on officials to effectively implement directives related to development work 

• Speaking at Nuwara Eliya DCC meeting directs officials to expedite initiative of transforming district into an attractive tourist destination
• Warns to take measures against State officials who fall short in implementing instructions about development projects

 During the Nuwara Eliya Special District Coordination Committee (DCC) meeting held recently at the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat, President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed the crucial need for the efficient execution of directives concerning the country’s progress. 

Addressing the Nuwara Eliya Special District Coordination Committee (DCC), he emphasised that officials should promptly carry out decisions formulated during DCC meetings and affirmed his dedication to thwarting any initiatives that might impede the country’s advancement. 

He also cautioned to take measures against the Government institution heads who fall short in appropriately implementing the instructions about the country’s development endeavours.

The meeting held on Saturday was attended by both political authorities of the district and Government officials. The discussions covered the development programs implemented in the Nuwara Eliya district, along with future development plans. 

Progress on implementing decisions from previous discussions, chaired by the President on 22 December 2022 and 10 April 2023 was also reviewed.

State officials presented detailed reports on swift actions taken to improve infrastructure development, including addressing shortages of drugs in district hospitals, resolving the shortage of school teachers, road repairs and solutions to drinking water issues. Challenges encountered during program implementation were identified and addressed during the meeting.

Wickremesinghe stressed that executing decisions promptly to make the Nuwara Eliya district an attractive and comfortable tourist destination for both local and foreign tourists would significantly contribute to the country’s economy. He also highlighted the need to swiftly fulfil responsibilities according to the instructions given by government officials to attract investors in the tourism sector.

The President emphasised that heads of public institutions should have a strong understanding of their institutions’ scope to ensure efficient service delivery to the public. The meeting also discussed expediting the development plan for Nuwara Eliya city.

Wickremesinghe visited the Nuwara Eliya District Secretariat and participated in the inauguration of the newly established textile shop on the ground floor. 

The event was attended by Ministers Nimal Siripala de Silva, Kanchana Wijesekera, Jeevan Thondaman, MPs S.B. Dissanayake, B. Radhakrishnan, M. Rameshwaran, Central Province Governor Lalith. U. Gamage, Secretaries of relevant Ministries, Nuwara Eliya District Secretary P.K. Nandana and other heads of Government agencies, as well as members of the security forces.