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PRESS BRIEFING OF CABINET DECISIONS ON 2026-03-03
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1 Phased out removal of the CESS levy implemented on imported goods
2 Formulation of a proper mechanism regarding the importation of Maize for animal production
3 Procedure for Importation and Supply of Food-Grade Maize to M/s Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited.
4 Implementation of a Programme to minimize the damages caused to crop cultivation and livelihood by wild animals roaming in human settlements and agricultural lands
5 Upgrading the quality of the Accident and Emergency Care System in Sri Lanka
6 Transferring a Plot of Land for the construction of a new building for the Sri Lanka Nursing Council
7 Taking over the Base Hospital, Puttalam under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, for Development
8 Entering into an Agreement between Sri Lanka and Morocco for exemption of visa for Diplomatic, Official and Service Passport holders
9 Implementation of the Project for the safe and climate-resilient water supply for the cities in the Western Province
10 Restoration of Institutions under the General Education Sector damaged due to the Cyclone Ditwah
11 Providing the Financial Subsidy to farmers cultivating in paddy lands during the Yala Season 2026
12 Obtaining Low Floor Buses provided as a Grant by the Government of Japan
13 Construction of the Central Expressway Project Section IV (from Kurunegala to Dambulla)
14 Enhancing the productivity of rubber cultivation by rehabilitating abandoned, untapped mature rubber plantations
15 Repealing the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009
16 Submission of the Anti-Doping (Prohibited List) Regulations No.11 of 2025 to Parliament for approval
17 Implementation of the recommendations of the Committee appointed to Review the Recruitment Process and Cadre Management in the Public Service
18 Payment of allowances to Government Officials engaged in duties during extensive disaster situations
Note:
Please note that certain Cabinet decisions which could only be implemented after being confirmed at the next Cabinet Meeting and the decisions which could be amended at that Meeting, are not included herein.