Overview Historical Background of the Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms His Excellency the President who in terms of the Mahinda Chintana, established the new Ministry of Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms in 2010.The first Minister of this Ministry was Hon. D.E.W. Gunasekera and the present Minister Hon.Chandrasri Gajadeera was appointed from 2010 November This Ministry full fill its function successfully to achieve its Mission and Vision through 04 institutions under this Ministry. 1. Department of Prisons 2. Department of Community Based Corrections 3.Rehabilitation of Persons, Properties and Industries Authority 4. Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation