Cabinet Decisions

Supplying locally produced maize for Thriposha programme

Cabinet. Approved Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena's proposal to implement the Action Plan jointly formulated by the Ministries of Finance and Planning; Economic Development; Health; Industry and Commerce; Agriculture and Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited, to enhance the production capacity of the Thriposha Institute and increase the domestic production of the basic raw material such as soya beans and maize, so that the quantity of Thriposha given to target groups can be doubled and excess quantities could be supplied to the export market.

Urban development in Colombo and adjoining areas

The government launched a development programme for under-served settlements in Colombo and adjoining areas. Cabinet approval was given to award the construction of 266 housing units at Pradeepa Mawatha Land in Maligawatta, subject to stipulated conditions. This proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as Defence and Urban Development Minister.

Rehabilitation of national highways with concrete surfacing through domestic contractors

Cabinet approval was given to award the contract for the rehabilitation and improvement of the Meepe Ingiriya Road (B285) from 0 to 18.13 km under the above programme for a contract price of Rs 1,802,743,317.73 with domestic funds obtained as a loan from the Hatton National Bank.

The proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Ports and Highways Minister.

Consultancy services for carrying out feasibility studies, environmental impact assessment and preparation of documents for Phase 1 of the proposed Northern Expressway

Phase 1 of the proposed Northern Expressway is to be constructed under three stages. Stage 1 of the project from Enderamulla to Meerigama, a length of 42.5 km, will be constructed initially with four lanes.

Cabinet approval was given to award the contract for the consultancy services to carry out feasibility studies etc. for the contract price of Australian $ 3,998,671 plus Rs 414,233,734.

The proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Ports and Highways Minister.

Asian Development Bank funded national highways sector project

The government received a loan of US $ 85 million from the Asian Development Bank for financing a portion of the highway upgrading component of the National Highways sector project.

Cabinet approval was given to award rehabilitation and improvements to the road section from Aluthgama to Southern Expressway (B-157 West), from 42.60 km to 53.67 km contract to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder at a contract of Rs. 1,689,058,167.50.

This proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Ports and Highways Minister.

Asian Development Bank funded National Highways Sector Project

Approval for variation to the Contract for Consultancy Services for Construction Supervision of Civil Works Contracts. The following roads have been included for rehabilitation under the above project: Puttalam - Anuradhapura Road, Udatenna - Mahiyangana Road, Nuwara Eliya - Badulla Road and Habarana - Kantale Road Cabinet approval was given to issue a variation order for consultancy services to extend the period of consultancy services contract from 2012.02.01 to 2015.01.31, and to revise the contract price of the said services to US $ 4,604,526.46 and Rs 860,151,997.09.

The proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Ports and Highways Minister.

Greater Colombo Urban Transport Development Project - Outer Circular Highway Project

The Outer Circular Highway starts from Kottawa and traverses through Kaduwela, Kadawatha and up at Kerawelapitiya. It connects Colombo-Katunayaka Expressway at Kerawelapitiya, and Souther Expressway at Kottawa and the total length of the Outer Circular Highway is 29.1 km. Cabinet approval was given for the extension of consultancy services for the design review and construction supervision for the southern section and northern section 1 of the ongoing contract upto 30.04.2015 and to revise the total cost of the contract to Japanese Yen 1,234,904,851.00 and Rs. 1,155,771,508.00. . This proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Ports and Highways Minister.

Tender for supply of 430,000,000 Metformin tables BP 500mg

Cabinet approval was given to award the above tender to the lowest responsive bidder at US$ 1,470,600.00 (Rs 192,598,118.00). This proposal was made by Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena.

Tender for supply of 330,000 vials of Meropenem Injection IG

Cabinet approval was given to award the above tender to the lowest responsive bidder as follows: 10 percent of the quantity at a total cost of US$ 98,505.00 (Rs 12,962,135.01) in the first instance, and the balance 90 percent of the quantity thereafter, at total cost of US$ 886,545.00 (Rs 116,659,215.09).

The proposal was made by Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena.

Construction of Stage - 1 of seven storied building for the Faculty of Graduates Studies, University of Colombo

Cabinet approval was given to award construction of Stage 1 of the above building for a total cost of Rs 125,427,539.73 as recommended by the Standing Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee. This proposal was made by Higher Education Minister S B Dissanayaka.

Construction of proposed Male and Female Hostels with 400 beds each for Jaffna University

The Jaffna University currently offers a number of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses for about 6,000 students. There are more than 1,300 outstation students in the University. Cabinet approval was given to construct hostels for 400 males and 400 females at a total cost of Rs 654.4 million, phasing it out over five years commending from 2013 and subject to stipulated conditions. This proposal was made by Higher Education Minister S B Dissanayaka.

Construction of proposed buildings for the Faculty of Engineering at Ariviyal Nagar, Killinochchi, University of Jaffna

Cabinet approval was given for the construction of the above buildings adjoining the faculty of Agriculture, initially with the undermentioned Departments at a total Rs 2,437 million and to implement this project phasing out over a period of five years commencing from 2013 and subject to stipulated conditions. Department of Civil Engineering, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Department of Computer Engineering and Department of Inter-disciplinary Studies. The proposal was made by Higher Education Minister S B Dissanayaka.

Air conveyance of mails from Colombo to foreign destinations

Cabinet approval was given to award the contract for the conveying of mails from Colombo to 99 foreign destinations as recommended by the Cabinet Appointed Procurement Committee (CAPC). This proposal was made by Postal Services Minister Jeevan Kumaratunge.

Bilateral Agreement on Economic, Educational, Scientific, and Technological Co-operation with the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

Cabinet approval was given to sign and ratify the above agreement between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan and to take necessary steps for its implementation. This proposal was made by External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris.

Removal of the necessity of the extension of service of the employees of the Public Enterprises beyond 57 years

The government has granted an opportunity for Public Officers to serve in Public Institutions up to the compulsory retirement age of 60 years, without making requests for extension of service beyond 57 years. Accordingly, Cabinet approval was given to permit employees in public enterprises as well, to serve up to the compulsory retirement age of 60 years. This proposal was made by President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his capacity as the Finance and Planning Minister.