Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya chaired a Cabinet-appointed committee meeting on Wednesday (03) which focused on maintaining uninterrupted public services while managing fuel and energy use amid challenges linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

The meeting, held virtually, reviewed the progress on fuel and energy management, with school-level awareness on energy management to be conducted on April 7 and 9.

The Ministry of Public Administration said examinations, including the Grama Niladhari entrance examination, were conducted as scheduled.

It was noted that the guidelines issued by the Office of the Commissioner General of Essential Services are being implemented across ministries, with progress monitored at ministerial level.

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media reported that it had reduced diesel consumption by 42 percent as of March 31, while continuing electricity and water management initiatives.

Several ministries, including Transport, Digital Economy and Justice, are maintaining services by deploying essential staff and utilising online systems where possible, while universities are operating online where feasible.

The committee also reviewed mechanisms to monitor fuel and energy management across public institutions. (Newsire)

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