Party United People's Freedom Alliance(UPFA) Portfolio Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training Electoral District / National List Galle Date of Birth : 10-01-1949 Civil Status : Married Religion : Buddhism Political Career Member of Parliament 1989-2000 Deputy Minister 2000-2001 Minister 2004 to date Committees Involved Consultative Committee on Public Management Reforms Consultative Committee on Disaster Management Consultative Committee on Industry & Commerce Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries Consultative Committee on Policy Planning, Economic Affairs, Child, Youth & Cultural Affairs Consultative Committee on Plantation Industries Consultative Committee on Disaster Management Consultative Committee on Disaster Management Consultative Committee on Skills Development and Vocational Training Consultative Committee on Rural Economic Affairs Consultative Committee on Provincial Councils and Regional Development