Harini Amarasuriya says the government of Sri Lanka has successfully managed the ongoing energy crisis without placing an excessive burden on the public.
Speaking at the sixth meeting of the committee appointed to ensure the continuous functioning of the public service, held today (15) at the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister stated that Sri Lanka had handled the crisis differently from many other countries.
According to her, the government managed the situation through a sustainable process while absorbing associated costs and minimizing inconvenience to the public.
However, she emphasized that the energy crisis has not yet ended and warned that continued vigilance remains necessary.
The meeting focused on sustainable energy management and future measures related to the country’s energy sector, according to the Prime Minister’s Office Sri Lanka.
Officials also decided to appoint an energy manager for each state institution in an effort to:
- Promote energy conservation in the public sector
- Encourage greater use of renewable energy sources
Discussions reportedly also covered:
- Possible future fuel subsidy mechanisms
- Replacing the current odd-even fuel distribution system with a QR code-based system
- Increasing fuel quotas
Authorities informed the meeting that sufficient fuel stocks are currently available until August, while fuel requirements for the remaining months of the year have already been submitted.
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya further noted that effective energy management had reduced the visible impact of the crisis on the public, despite ongoing fuel shortages and power disruptions being experienced in several other countries.
