Addressing the staff and the gathering, the minister emphasized the importance of creating an eco-friendly working environment devoid of plastic and polythin, having an efficient public service and cutting down unnecessary expenses.

The secretary of the ministry. Mr. W.A.Chulananda Perera, the state secretary Professor Sunanda Maddumabandara, additional secretary Mrs. Ramani Gunawardhana, the additional secretary S.R.W.M.R.P. Sathkumara and the board of staff of the ministry took part in this occasion.