Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (April 03) to review measures aimed at maintaining uninterrupted public services while managing fuel and energy usage amid challenges linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
The virtual meeting assessed progress in fuel and energy management, with plans to conduct school-level awareness programmes on energy conservation on April 7 and 9.
The Ministry of Public Administration stated that examinations, including the Grama Niladhari entrance examination, were held as scheduled.
It was also noted that guidelines issued by the Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services are being implemented across ministries, with progress monitored at the ministerial level.
The Ministry of Health and Mass Media reported a 42 percent reduction in diesel consumption as of March 31, while continuing initiatives to manage electricity and water usage.
Several ministries, including Transport, Digital Economy, and Justice, are maintaining services by deploying essential staff and utilising online systems where possible. Universities are also operating online where feasible.
The committee further reviewed mechanisms to strengthen monitoring of fuel and energy management across public institutions.
