A key workshop convened on 28th January at the Presidential Secretariat to assess the 2025 progress of training programs under the 'Clean Sri Lanka' National Program and outline ambitious plans for 2026. Organized at the provincial level, these initiatives target three-wheeler (tuk-tuk) drivers in the tourism sector, aiming to boost their ethical standards and service quality.

In a remarkable achievement, nearly 8,000 tuk-tuk drivers island wide received training throughout 2025. The core goal is to enhance their professional skills and sense of responsibility, ensuring tourists enjoy friendly, safe, and reliable rides, a vital step in elevating Sri Lanka's tourism experience.

The session finalized forward looking strategies, including a second phase rollout for 2025 trainees and onboarding new drivers to sustain momentum.

High profile attendees included Senior Additional Secretary to the President (Finance and Economic Affairs) Mr. G.M.R.D. Aponsu, Additional Secretary to the President (Clean Sri Lanka) Eng. S.P.C. Sushishwara, and officials from the Presidential Secretariat. Representatives also joined from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management, Sri Lanka Police, and tourism divisions across all nine Provincial Councils.

This collaborative effort underscores the government's commitment to sustainable tourism and national cleanliness, promising safer and more courteous services for visitors.