Welcome to the Central Provincial Council

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H. E. Ranil Wickremesinghe

H.E. Ranil Wickremesinghe President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri LankaThe President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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Hon. Lalith U Gamage

Hon. Governor of Central ProvinceThe Governor of Central Province

 

Hon. Chief Minister

Hon. The Chief Minister of Central ProvinceThe Chief Minister of Central Province

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Mr. G.H.M.A. Premasinghe

Mrs. W.M.K. Kumudu KarunarathneThe Chief Secretary of Central Province

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Central Province Song

Central Provincial Council - Sri Lanka

The Provincial Council system was established in Sri Lanka in the year 1988 under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Accordingly the functions of the Central Provincial Council commenced on 14th July 1988. The Central Provincial Council Authority Area consists of three Administrative Districts, namely, Kandy, Matale and Nuwaraeliya. There are 58 elected members in the Central Provincial Council, representing the major communities, Sinhala, Tamil and Muslims living in the Central Province

Highlights

Here are some of the highlights and distinguishing points about Central Province
Provincial Flag

Provincial Flag

The flag is designed to represents the Central Province and it’s three districts Kandy,Matale and Nuwaraeliya.
Our Vision

Our Vision

With the aim of providing a prosperous life to the dignified people of Central Province and to be the best Provincial Council of Sri Lanka.
The Mace (Senkolaya)

The Mace (Senkolaya)

Made with Mahogany wood - a true representative of esteemed upcountry craftsmanship
Our Mission

Our Mission

Ensure sustainable and dignified high level of living standard to the people of Central Province through efficient and effective utilization of human and physical resources and using modern technology while paying special attention to cultural, social, economical and environmental heritage of the province.
Official Flower

Official Flower

The official flower of the central province is Maha Rathmala (Rhododendron arboreum - subsp. zeylanicum)
Our History

Our History

Though three successive European powers invaded Sri Lanka during the 16th to the 19th century, the Central Province maintained its independence until the early 19th century

Chief Secretary's Message

The Central Provincial Council which was established under the Provincial Council Act No. 43 of 1987 as per the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, consists of 36 Divisional Secretariats within Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Matale Administrative Districts.

Currently about 53, 000 employees are employed under 29 institutions belonging to five Provincial Ministries to carry out the duties assigned to the provincial council. Our mission is to provide prompt services to people through a participatory development approach. Thus we are working in line with the national policy framework of His Excellency the President Ranil Wickremesinghe, especially on building a fine prosperous village.

Highlights

Here are some of the highlights and distinguishing points about Central Province
Central Provincial Council Supplier Register 2019

supplier register

Budget Speech 2017
Government Information Centre

Government Information Center

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