COLOMBO, 3 May, 2021 (TON): An instruction to design plans for the urban development for maximum productivity has been provided by the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Dr. Nalaka Godahewa, State Minister of Urban Development, Coast Conservation, Waste Disposal and Public Sanitation said, as the public eye is on any government institution, it should be transformed into a state institution that minimizes waste, makes a profit and gives maximum results to the people.

The Minister further stated that steps are being taken to maintain the financial management of the Ministry at a very high level and that a number of urban development plans are being implemented with the aim of maximum productivity.

The Minister made this observation at a special discussion held on the instructions of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, Minister of Urban Development and Housing.

The discussion was held to review the progress made so far in all government institutions under the Ministry, the new development plans and future strategies for development.