Safe water, suitable for human consumption is a scarce resource which is indispensable for the sustenance of life on the planet and is considered as a key factor contributing towards overall economic and social development of a country. Access to safe drinking water is considered as an inalienable right of people and accordingly, our government has given the top most priority for conservation and preservation of this invaluable resource. In recognition of the importance of the drinking water sector, the Government created a dedicated Ministry to focus on the Water Supply & Sanitation sector in 2007. OUR VISIONTo be the most productive Ministry through service excellence OUR MISSIONTo facilitate stakeholders to serve the nation by providing safe drinking water and adequate sanitation facilities, ensuring protection of water sources and environmental equality. Contact Details Minister Hon.Dinesh GunewardanaT:0112177200F:0112177201 R:0112514485 E-mail:[email protected] Deputy Minister Hon.Nirupama RajapakshaT:0112177209 F:0112177211 R:0112686183 E-mail:[email protected] Secretary Mr.A.Abeygunasekara T:0112177212F:0112177213R:0112863553E-mail:[email protected] Media Secretary to the Minister Mr.Lalith Rohana LiyanageT:0112177208F:0112177231 R:0112849727 E-mail:[email protected]