Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Professor Chandana Abeyratne, says Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers have voluntarily reduced their fuel quotas by more than one-third.
He noted that the decision was reached collectively in order to set an example for the public during the ongoing energy crisis.
Accordingly, senior government officials, including ministry secretaries, have also taken steps to significantly reduce their fuel usage.
The Minister further stressed that, given the global energy crisis and prevailing dry weather conditions, all sectors must act responsibly to conserve both electricity and water.
He called on state institutions and local government bodies to implement special measures such as switching off unnecessary lighting, minimizing the use of elevators, and limiting the operation of high-energy advertising boards, especially after 9:00 p.m.
The Minister also urged the general public to contribute to these efforts, emphasizing that energy conservation is a shared responsibility.
