In a landmark move to promote public hygiene and accessibility, the Government today (14) launched a national initiative to install modern sanitation facilities at fuel stations across the country under the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme.
The official launch took place at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of top government officials and key industry stakeholders, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
The initiative aims to transform fuel stations into clean, safe, and inclusive spaces by providing essential sanitation infrastructure accessible to all members of the public—particularly women, children, the elderly, and people with disabilities.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Presidential Task Force on Clean Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Energy, and the country’s four major fuel providers: Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), Lanka IOC PLC (LIOC), Sinopec Energy Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, and RM Parks (Pvt) Ltd.
Under this three-year programme, 540 modern public sanitation facilities will be established at selected fuel stations island-wide. The rollout plan is as follows:
| Company | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPC | 25 | 50 | 50 |
| LIOC | 25 | 50 | 40 |
| Sinopec | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| RM Parks | 25 | 50 | 75 |
| Total | 100 | 200 | 240 |
By the end of 2025, at least 100 of these facilities are expected to be operational, offering clean and user-friendly amenities to travellers across the country.
Speaking at the event, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake said, “This is not just a policy commitment but a promise to build a healthier, cleaner, and more dignified Sri Lanka. The Clean Sri Lanka initiative seeks to deliver long-term public services that meet modern hygiene standards.”
He further emphasized that this public-private partnership serves as a model for delivering effective and sustainable services, with plans to involve large-scale private sector entities, including retail chains, to expand the programme’s impact.
The event was attended by Secretary to the Ministry of Energy, Prof. Udayanga Hemapala; Senior Additional Secretary to the President, Mr. Russell Aponsu; senior executives from the partnering fuel companies; and officials from the Clean Sri Lanka Presidential Task Force.
