President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Government plans to replace its existing fleet of vehicles, noting that nearly Rs. 25 billion was spent on repairing ageing government vehicles in 2025 alone.
Addressing the National Trade Union Federation, the President said maintaining old and outdated vehicles had become a considerable financial burden on the State.
He said plans were being developed to introduce a new fleet as part of a broader effort to modernise the public sector and improve its efficiency.
The President also outlined plans to replace outdated computer systems across government institutions with modern digital infrastructure. New software applications and web-based platforms are expected to allow the public to access selected government services from home without having to visit government offices.
Turning to institutional reforms, he said some existing state institutions had become outdated and were no longer fulfilling their intended objectives. He is currently reviewing these institutions to assess their relevance and effectiveness.
As part of the review, certain institutions may be closed, merged or restructured, while new institutions could be established to meet changing economic and technological needs.
President Dissanayake stressed that modernising state institutions was necessary to improve public sector productivity, reduce inefficiencies and strengthen service delivery.
He also highlighted the importance of cooperation from public sector employees and trade unions, calling for their support in implementing the Government’s reform programme.
