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Press briefing of Cabinet Decision taken on 2018-03-27
Establishment of Development Review Committees for the implementation of the Sacred Areas Development Plans
The need for the improvement of facilities available for the pilgrims and the visitors who visit the sacred areas around the Island has been identified. In this respect, it is important to develop the sacred areas in a formal manner with a proper administrative mechanism and guidance. Accordingly, with a view to developing the sacred areas according to a well prepared plan, the proposal made by Hon. Patali Champika Ranawaka, the Minister of Megapolis and Western Development, to establish Development Review Committees in Anuradhapura, Kataragama, Seruwavila, Matale Aluviharaya, Mahiyanganaya, Kelaniya, Kotte, Devinuwara, Muthiyanganaya and Tissamaharamaya with the authority delegated for the purpose, was approved by the Cabinet