Combined services go hi-tech

Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Minister of Public Administration and Home Affairs said that action is being taken to introduce information technology to the combined services. He was addressing a batch of 134 new recruits to the Sri Lanka Administrative Service at the Sri Lanka Administrative Development Institute, Colombo 7.

The Minister said the environment and training are two leading factors of efficiency. No service could be rendered to the country or society if one is not equipped with commitment.

Those who are appointed to executive positions in the public service should bear in mind that they are no longer administrators but managers. The public servant should master the art of managing limited resources around him.

He stressed that public servants should acquire a sound knowledge of modern technology and be fitting persons to the world. Home Affairs Minister, Chandrasiri Gajadheera, Ministry Secretary, D. Disanayake, P.S.C. Chairman Luxmi Gunawardene and SLDAI’s Director W.M. Bandusena also spoke.