Installing SW Maps phone app for local government authorities
SW Map App mobile phone application was introduced to local government authorities in the year 2020. This app is being used for demarcating the boundaries of the area of the local government authority and entering data thereof to the information system. Subsequent to a training programme, these activities are being carried out in several local government authorities.
Installing CAMS software for assets management activities of local government authorities
The use of this software is essential for utilizing assets with maximum effectiveness for operational activities, proper maintenance and upgrading of assets as well as for disposal of assets on the basis of cost management. This software was introduced to local government bodies in the year 2020.
Implementing the digitalization of the Department of Local Government
An innovative culture is being built creating a massive social transformation for uplifting the living standard of people. For the convenience of the public, a people centric digital governing mechanism is being created. The Department of Local Government has initiated action to overcome inefficiency and prevent delays typical the public service through the provision of online services via the Internet and provide the necessary instructions and training on such services to the local government authorities.
Existence of a webpage for all local government authorities
Information is made available through the webpage of each local government authority in terms of the Right to Information Act. The webpage presents the annual plan of the local government authority, provides all information of interest to the public and facilitates access to information via the Internet.
Introducing front office methods under the e-Pura Neguma programme
Implemented for the convenience of clients of local government authorities, this service facilitates the computerization of daily reports required by the local government authorities. Complaint management, application management, issuance of receipts for all income, rates management and library management are handled through this system.
More Projects
- Commencement of the construction material laboratory, Matara
- Launching Monroviawatta waste management unit
- Commencement of the construction material laboratory, Galle
- Providing compost free of charge for starting model organic home gardens in government institutions.
- Introduction of e-Puraneguma front office software for local government authorities
- Giving plastic compost bins and garbage sorting bins for public institutions and people to encourage solid waste management in the Southern Province
- Handing over water pumps for cleaning wells to selected local government authorities
- Donating books to the value of Rs. 15 million to all public libraries under the purview of local government authorities.
- Providing necessary equipment for the provision of basic facilities to all ayurveda centres run by local government authorities.
- Modernizing preschools of Tangalle Urban Council, Balapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha and Dikwella Pradeshiya Sabha as model preschools
- Providing plastic water tanks to all local government authorities
- Conducting a building clinicGetting approval for a post of Deputy Commissioner of Local Government for the Department
- Formulating the five-year strategic plan