Commencement of Work – 2026 | Central Environmental Authority

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The Inaugural Session marking the commencement of work for the year 2026 was held on 01-01-2026 with the participation of Chairman Prof. Tilak Hewawasam, Director General Mr. R. S. P. K. Rajapaksha, Deputy Director Generals, Directors and staff members of the CEA Head Office.

The programme included a two-minutes remembrance, national flag and environmental flag hoisting, and the administration of the Government Officers’ Oath for 2026, followed by religious blessings.

An award ceremony was organized by HRD Unit also held to honor staff members who have completed 20 and 25 years of dedicated service at the CEA, appreciating their unwavering commitment to the institution.
In a spirit of solidarity, the Southern Provincial Office Welfare Society donated the remaining portion of the funds collected for Ditwa Cyclone relief to the Government Relief Fund.

Regional offices of Central Environmental Authority joined this event via online platform.
The Chairman and Director General addressed the gathering, sharing their wishes and outlining plans and priorities of CEA for the year 2026. We wish everyone a happy, purposeful, and successful year, as we move forward together towards environmental excellence.