Government Administration in Sri Lanka

Department Of Agriculture ,sri Lanka

The Department of Agriculture (DOA) functions under the Ministry of Agriculture and the DOA is one of the largest government departments with a high profile community of agricultural scientists and a network of institutions covering different agro ecological regions island wide. The objectives of the DOA are focused on maintaining and increasing productivity and production of the food crop sector for the purpose of enhancing the income and living condition of the farmer and making food available at affordable prices to the consumer. The major functions of the DOA include research, extension, production of seed and planting material, regulatory services related to plant quarantine, soil conservation and pesticides. The management structure of DOA consists of three research institutes; Rice Research and Development Institute. Field Crops Research and Development Institute, Horticultural Crops Research and Development Institute and six technical service centers; Seed Certification and Plant Protection Center, Seed and Planting Material Development Center, Extension and Training Center, Socio Economics and Planning Center, Natural Resource Management Center, Progress Monitoring and Evaluation Unit together with three support services; Engineering Division, Finance Division and Administration Division.

10001+ staff

Kurunegala Plantations Limited

Kurunegala Plantations Limited (KPL), incorporated in 1992, is fully Government Owned Company, re-registered under the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007. The Company was established by vesting lands managed by the Janatha Estates Development Board in terms of the provisions of the Conversion of Corporations and Government Owned Business Undertakings into Public Companies Act No. 23 of 1987 promulgated under the State Privatization Policy. The Company operates as a single shareholder company with the Secretary to the General Treasury of Sri Lanka as the Golden Shareholder. The registered office of the company is located at No. 80, Dambulla Road, Kurunegala.

10001+ staff

Ministry Of Home Affairs

Ministry of Home Affairs has been established under Extra Ordinary Gazette Notification No.1933/13 of the Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, published on 21 September 2016. Being the center of civil administration, facilitation and coordination functions for the related services of the Ministry and its main divisions, namely District Administration, Divisional Administration, Rural Administration, Grama Rajya administration, civil registration, and employee welfare, are performed by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In line with the national priorities of the Government and targeting social and economic development, the Ministry collaborates with a number of fields such as implementation of public policies, human resource management, institutional development, application of electronic and technological methods, and good governance, for the excellence of administrative performance.

201 to 500 staff

Colombo Lotus Tower

The Colombo Lotus Tower – South Asia’s tallest self-supported structure and Sri Lanka’s tallest skyscraper with 356m (1168ft) – was established in 2012. Over the past ten years since its inception up to now, the city of Colombo has watched as the tower transformed the landscape of the city. The Lotus Tower grew from a mere stem to a monumental structure that resembles the country’s rapid development in technology and tourism. Accordingly the tower was opened to public on 15 September 2022 with an overwhelming excitement from the public. Visit the official website:

51 to 200 staff

Attorney General's Department, Sri Lanka

The Attorney General is the Chief Legal Advisor to the Government. In that capacity he advises the Government, Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Public Corporations in respect of all legal matters. He conducts prosecutions in criminal cases and appears on behalf of the Government, Government Departments, Statutory Boards and Public Corporations in any Court or Tribunal. The Attorney General plays an important role with regard to criminal matters and in certain instances acts in a quasi-judicial manner. He renders advise, either upon advice being sought or on his own initiative to State Departments, public officers, officers of the Police and other armed forces and officers in Statutory Boards and Public Corporations in respect of any criminal matter of importance or complexity.

51 to 200 staff

Colombo Port City Economic Commission

The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Commission) is the Single Window Investment Facilitator, the APEX Body of Port City Colombo SEZ, Building an International, Service Oriented regional hub in South Asia. The Commission is entrusted and authorised, by way of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 OF 2021, with the administration, regulation and control of, all matters connected with businesses and other operations, in and from the Area of Authority of Port City Colombo. As the Single Window Investment facilitator, it is our objective to promote the ease of doing business within Port City Colombo and is responsible for the granting of incentives or exemptions to the investor for the promotion of Businesses of Strategic Importance within the SEZ. The Mission of the Commission is to ensure the protection of investor interests and to enforce regulations to maintain the efficient and effective functions of Port City Colombo. Port City Colombo’s stakeholders can benefit from streamlined regulatory processes and obligations, backed by world-class infrastructure.

11 to 50 staff

Department Of Immigration And Emigration

We regulate the entry and exit of persons, and provide citizenship services, while safeguarding the nation's security & social order.

501 to 1000 staff

Ministry Of City Planning And Water Supply

MISSION:Providing people with favorable living conditions through sustainable city planning, safe drinking water supply and improved sanitation facilities, while ensuring the protection of the living environment and water resources. VISION: Planned Cities, Safe Drinking Water and Improved Sanitation for All.

201 to 500 staff

Department Of Manpower And Employment

The Department of Manpower and Employment was established by the Gazette Notification No. 1640/31 dated 12.02.2010 to perform the duties related to the functions performed as the Employment Division under the Ministry of Labor Relations and Manpower. The power to perform the following functions was vested in the Department by that Gazette Notification. Formulation and implementation of National Policy on on Manpower and Employment 2. Employment creation and promotion 3. Career guidance Programme 4. Labour market information, Collection Analysis & Dissemination(Research)Market 5. Services offered by jobs net(PES)

501 to 1000 staff

Ministry Of Digital Economy - Sri Lanka

We envision a digitally empowered nation, fostering innovation, sustainability, and economic growth through advanced digital transformation. Our goal is to build a future-ready society where technology is accessible, efficient, and inclusive.

201 to 500 staff

Sri Lanka Coast Guard

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) is the premier maritime law enforcement force functions under the Ministry of Defence. SLCG is established under the ‘Department of Coast Guard Act No. 41 of 2009’ as a multi-mission service for the purpose of ensuring the security of the coastal areas,the Maritime Zones, the territorial waters and the High seas. SLCG has been empowered to assist in preventing, the entry and exit of illegal immigrants and emigrants, the trafficking of narcotic drugs and contrabands. SLCG also entrusted to assist vessels in distress at sea and safety of life at sea, protect the marine environment, prevent and combat maritime disasters ensuring national security and protecting the national economy and the national integrity of Sri Lanka. Every Coast Guard officer of the Department of Coast Guard shall be deemed to be a ‘Peace Officer’ within the meaning for the purposes of the Code of Criminal Procedure Act No. 15 of 1979

1001 to 5000 staff

Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council

501 to 1000 staff

Department Of National Archives Sri Lanka

Vision Systematic management and conservation of public records as a part of National Cultural Heritage. Mission Implementation of the National Archives Act No. 48 of 1973 and its subsequent amendments and preparing rules and regulations relating to the accrual of Public Records and unique Private Collections as permanent deposits. Management and Preservation of traditional (Palm leaf and Papers) and non-traditional (Digital) government records basing on relevant stipulated rules and regulations. Receive Newspapers and Publications for legal deposit in terms of the relevant laws, making facilities to retrieve information from its holdings for use by the government for its administrative processes and for research purposes by the public Historical Background According to the local chronicles and historical records there was an officer who was in charge of the Royal (King’s) Archives. The 19th century account of Hay Macdowall’ reveals that there was an officer called “MahaMohotti”(Chief Secretary) who maintained the Kandyan Palace Archives during the 18th and the first decade of the 19th century. The Portuguese were the first Europeans who arrived in Sri Lanka and later ruled the maritime districts of the western and south western coastline of the island between the late 16th Century and 1656 A.D. They maintained the indigenous system of record keeping in respect of the territory under their control. When the Portuguese possession in the maritime provinces was captured by the Dutch in 1640 A.D. most of the Portuguese records were destroyed by the Portuguese themselves. However, the Systematic Archives Keeping was introduced by the Dutch who occupied the maritime districts of Sri Lanka from 1640 to 1796 A.D.In 1640 archives was housed at Galle and from 1656 to 1796 they were located in Colombo. The British took over the island from the Dutch in 1796, improved the records and archives management system. During the early British period the Colonial Secretary was the custodian of official records. In 1803, a post of “Keeper of Dutch Records” was created. In 1901 the post of an Archivist was created and was attached to the Chief Secretary’s Office in Colombo. In 1947, with the grant of Dominion Status and the abolition of the Chief Secretary's office it became a separate Department called the “ Department of the Government Archivist ” The Department was re-named as the “Department of National Archives” on 1st October, 1966 and the Post of Government Archivist was re-named the Director of National Archives. During the Second World War, the archives was shifted from Colombo to Nuwara Eliya in 1942, on safety reasons. In 1962 the department was shifted on a tempory basis to Sri Sumangala Building of the Sri Jayewardenepura University in Gangodawila Nugegoda.Subsequently between 1963 and 1983 the Department was moved into its newly constructed building at the former Havelock Race Course, Colombo. An extension to the building was declared open on 18th December, 2012. At present the Department of National Archives is scheduled under the Ministry of Education. It serves as the repository for preserving the Memory of the Nation, a Centre for disseminating knowledge to students, researchers, the public and as an Information Centre.

201 to 500 staff

Economic Development Bureau W P

Economic Development Bureau is a statutory organization established for promoting, establishing and engaging in agricultural, industrial, commercial and trading enterprises and other projects which earns Revenue in the Western Province & enhance the standard of living of the provincial citizens.

1001 to 5000 staff

Mahaweli Consultancy Bureau Pvt Ltd

Government owned PVT LTD Company, object of providing Construction and Consultancy services

201 to 500 staff

National Productivity Secretariat

National Productivity Secretariat is a government institute established under the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Emloyment, in order to promote productivity in Sri Lanka collaborating with Asian Productivity Organization (APO).

501 to 1000 staff

Smallholder Agribusiness Partnership Programme

The Smallholder Agribusiness Partnerships Programme(SAPP) is implemented by the Presidential Secretariat - Sustainable Development Division

11 to 50 staff

Gotabaya Rajapaksa

Nandasena Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a former military officer, served as the eighth President of Sri Lanka from November 18, 2019, until his resignation on July 14, 2022. Prior to his presidency, he was Secretary to the Ministry of Defence and Urban Development during his brother's administration. Rajapaksa played a key role in the military's victory in the Sri Lankan Civil War in 2009. He was known for his focus on nationalism, economic development, and national security, making him the first president with a military background and no prior elected office experience.

1 to 10 staff

Embassy Of France In Colombo

L'ambassade de France à Sri Lanka (French Embassy in Colombo) est la représentation diplomatique de la République française à Sri Lanka et aux Maldives. The French Embassy in Colombo is the diplomatic mission of the French Republic in Sri Lanka and the Maldives Follow the Embassy : Facebook : Instagram : X : https://x.com/FranceinColombo

11 to 50 staff

St. Thomas' College, Matara

St.Thomas' College Matara is a government school for boys in Matara, Sri Lanka which is located in the heart of Matara city. The College was initially founded as a private Anglican school by Christian Missionary Society of England (founded by one of the first Anglican Missionaries in Sri Lanka, Rev. Fr. N. J. Ondatjee) in Wellamadama, Dondra, Sri Lanka in 1844. It presently consists of well over student population catering the needs of children studying from primary level to secondary level education by a well experienced and qualified teachers of 200 at present.

1001 to 5000 staff

Strategic Cities Development Programme

Strategic Cities Development Project (SCDP) aims to improve selected urban services and public urban spaces in the participating City Regions of Sri Lanka.

1 to 10 staff

Mahinda Rajapaksa

Mahinda Rajapaksa is a prominent Sri Lankan statesman with a distinguished political career. He held the office of President in Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015, assuming the role of Prime Minister during the years 2004, 2018, and 2019 to 2022. In addition, he has contributed to the political landscape of the country by serving as the Leader of the Opposition during two significant periods, namely from 2002 to 2004 and again from 2018 to 2019. Furthermore, he demonstrated his fiscal acumen as the Minister of Finance during two separate tenures, spanning from 2005 to 2015 and then from 2019 to 2021. Notably, he has represented the constituency of Kurunegala as a Member of Parliament since 2015, making him a significant figure in Sri Lankan politics.

51 to 200 staff

Ministry Of Technology - Sri Lanka

Purview Establishment of digital governance services for efficient management of health education, welfare and government services, as well as business sector by coordinating optimal information technology with national and international electronic networks.

201 to 500 staff

National Medicines Regulatory Authority Nmra Sri Lanka

The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), an independent authority in the Ministry of Health established in 2015 through an Act of Parliament. NMRA plays a leading role in protecting and improving public health by ensuring medicinal products available in the country meet applicable standards of safety, quality and efficacy. The Authority regulates medicines, medical devices, borderline products, clinical trials and cosmetics. The National Medicines Quality Assurance Laboratory (NMQAL), charged with ensuring the quality of medicinal products, also functions under the purview of the NMRA.

51 to 200 staff