A landmark workshop aimed at raising awareness among heads of 250 government institutions took place on January 29, at the Sri Lanka Foundation Auditorium. Held under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumaranayake, the event advances the current government's vision for a disciplined, ethical public service free from bribery and corruption.

This initiative forms part of a structured two-phase program. In the first phase, internal affairs units were successfully established in 106 government institutions, with their officers receiving specialized training to enforce ethical standards.

Building on this momentum, the second phase directs an additional 250 institutions to set up their own internal affairs units. The workshop, a key milestone in this rollout, was jointly organized by the Clean Sri Lanka Programme and the Presidential Secretariat.

Dr. Kumaranayake emphasized the critical role of these units in fostering transparency and accountability, urging participants to prioritize ethical governance. "A corruption free public service is the foundation of national progress," he stated during the event.

The program aligns with broader national efforts to strengthen institutional integrity, ensuring public institutions operate with discipline and public trust.