http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/03/07/news17.asp


Tamil-speaking officers appointed to CEA branches
Disna Mudalige
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) has appointed new Tamil speaking
officers to its branches in the Northern and Eastern Provinces to expand its
operations.
The Northern and Eastern Provinces are now freely accessible to the
government and the public after the ending of the three decade old war. The
development of these areas has now been expedited. The CEA undertaking its duty
to balance environment and development has paid prominent attention towards
these areas.
The CEA conducted a special workshop to educate its newly appointed officers
in these two provinces on environmental issues and its agenda. A CEA spokesman
noted that the general awareness of people on environmental issues in these
areas is inadequate.
The officers were also educated on their duty to provide necessary guidance
for sustainable development and prepare observation reports.
About 45 officers participated in this workshop organized by the CEA Human
Resources Development Unit. CEA Director General Ramani Ellepola and
Environmental Pollution Control Division Deputy Director General K H
Muthukudaarachchi also participated.