Objectives of the Ministry
Formulation and implementation of national policies relating to Construction industry and housing in accordance with Mahinda Chintana Vision for the Future.National and regional level coordination of housing and settlement development programmes to achieve the target of 1,000,000 housing units within the next 6 years.Develop construction industry and engineering services increase the per capita income and the contribution to GDP.Planning and implementation of development programmes in line with above policies.Implementation of urban resettlement programmes without the risk of impoverishment of affected communities in order to uplift their living standards.Preparation of National and Regional Physical Plans to guide the development activities.Promote, regulate and develop construction industry.Setting up of standards and norms for public buildings, government quarters etc.Provision of advisory services in the fields of housing & settlement development and construction & engineering services.Provision of title deeds to the inhabitants of urban and other housing schemes implemented by the government.Revamping of dilapidated, government owned urban condominium properties and regulation of all the condominiums.Design, construction and maintenance of public buildings and infrastructure services.Provide mechanical engineering services to government institutions.
Contact Details
Minister
Hon.Wimal Weerawansa
0112867163 0112861770 0112861588 0773601658
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Hon. Lasantha alagiyawanna 0112871153 0112864773 0112683495
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Secretary
Mr.P.H.L. Wimalasiri Perera 0112862225 0112864765 0777713344 secretaryhouseconmin.gov.lk
Media Secretary to the Minister Mr.W.K. Prasad Manju
0112867163 0112872045 0718428844
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