SL has greatest number of public servants-Yapa

Disna MUDALIGE

Considering Sri Lanka’s total population, it has become a country with the greatest number of public servants, Environment Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said. The minister was addressing a ceremony to present appointment letters to 94 graduates as Development Officers under the Economic Development Ministry in the Pannala Divisional Secretariat.

He said a large number of villagers depend on public servants and they should do their duties towards them. He observed the first impression is very important

as it can be a confidence booster. He requested them to become ambassadors of the government and for the ministries to facilitate proper communication and service to people at village level.

He advised public servants to deal with everybody with respect, irrespective of political alignments.

He also requested public servants have a social responsibility by working in unity with others, while serving society.