Environment & Bio-Diversity Development During Last Four Years
2010-01-11
Objectives of the Development Projects are:
PILISARU – Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme – Year 2008
Cost Rs. 558 Million
It is expected to establish solid waste management programmes in the Western and North-Central Provinces in order to ensure proper disposal of slid waste. Kalutara, Gampaha and Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Districts are covered under the project. Awareness creation on integrated waste management, provision of infrastructure and financial facilities for local authorities for implementation of integrated waste management systems and taking steps for reduction of waste generation are the major objectives of the project.
Natural Resources Management (Phase 2) – Year 2008
Cost Rs. 547 Million
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to poverty reduction through improved natural resource management in the dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. It is expected to introduce natural resource management through community participatory approach to the Forest Department and other relevant agencies.
The major components are:
Solid Waste Management in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts – Year 2010
Cost Rs. 448 Million
The main objective is to address haphazard disposal practices of solid waste in the Western and Central provinces in Sri Lanka. Initially the project will start in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts. This project will focus on solid waster management in areas where the “Pilisaru” Programme does not cover waste disposal problem.
The major components are:
- A land in harmony with nature
- Safeguarding our bio-diversity
- Sustainable environment management
- Improve Quality of living
PILISARU – Integrated Solid Waste Management Programme – Year 2008
Cost Rs. 558 Million
It is expected to establish solid waste management programmes in the Western and North-Central Provinces in order to ensure proper disposal of slid waste. Kalutara, Gampaha and Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa Districts are covered under the project. Awareness creation on integrated waste management, provision of infrastructure and financial facilities for local authorities for implementation of integrated waste management systems and taking steps for reduction of waste generation are the major objectives of the project.
Natural Resources Management (Phase 2) – Year 2008
Cost Rs. 547 Million
The overall goal of the project is to contribute to poverty reduction through improved natural resource management in the dry and intermediate zones of Sri Lanka. It is expected to introduce natural resource management through community participatory approach to the Forest Department and other relevant agencies.
The major components are:
- Providing institutional support for integrated natural resources management
- Introducing Participatory Natural Resource Management Systems
- Carrying out Project Management.
Solid Waste Management in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts – Year 2010
Cost Rs. 448 Million
The main objective is to address haphazard disposal practices of solid waste in the Western and Central provinces in Sri Lanka. Initially the project will start in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts. This project will focus on solid waster management in areas where the “Pilisaru” Programme does not cover waste disposal problem.
The major components are:
- Establishment of waste collection centres
- Provision of infrastructure and financial facilities to local authorities for improvement of solid waste management programme
- Establishment of compost manufacturing units
- Conducting awareness programmes for local authorities
- Construction of low cost sanitary landfill sites for the local authorities for disposing residual waste.






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