– Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the government has managed the energy crisis through a sustainable process without placing a burden on the public, while warning that the crisis is still not over.Speaking at the sixth meeting of the committee appointed to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of the public service, held at the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister said the government had borne the costs associated with the crisis instead of passing them on to the people.

“We have exercised a sustainable energy management process with the government bearing the cost without burdening the public,” she said.The meeting focused on sustainable energy management and future measures to be implemented in the sector.The Prime Minister noted that Sri Lanka had managed the crisis effectively compared to several other countries where fuel queues and power cuts continue to occur. However, she stressed that continuous vigilance is necessary as the crisis has not yet ended.

She also underscored the importance of ensuring an uninterrupted electricity supply during Vesak Week.During the meeting, it was decided to appoint an “Energy Manager” for every government institution to promote energy conservation within the public sector and encourage a transition towards renewable energy sources. Discussions were also held on transforming government buildings under the Green Building Concept as part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” national program.Attention was drawn to the possibility of future fuel concessions and the replacement of the current odd-even fuel distribution system with a QR code-based method, while also increasing fuel quotas. Officials informed the meeting that sufficient fuel stocks are available until August and that requests have already been submitted for fuel requirements for the remaining months of the year.

The meeting also focused on programs aimed at promoting sustainable electricity consumption management, including awareness campaigns for schoolchildren on energy conservation under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative.Measures to identify and recognize households that effectively manage electricity consumption and educate students on electricity management methods were also discussed.