Ratnapura: A special one-day training workshop was held at the Ratnapura District Secretariat for subject officers from the divisional secretariats of Sabaragamuwa Province, aimed at strengthening the implementation of the President’s Fund initiatives at the regional level.

According to News.LK, the workshop was conducted under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. With the expansion of the President’s Fund activities to all divisional secretariats, there has been a significant increase in the number of applications received. Consequently, it has become essential to familiarize and train the relevant staff on the newly introduced computer-based online system.

The session focused on briefing and training subject officers handling the President’s Fund in the Ratnapura and Kegalle districts. The program aims to enhance the number of beneficiaries in the province, improve service quality, introduce the updated online system, and equip staff with the knowledge and training ne
cessary for delivering faster and more efficient services.

Senior Additional Secretary to the President and Secretary of the President’s Fund, Mr. Roshan Gamage, explained the responsibilities and functions of the President’s Fund to the attendees. Senior officials provided detailed explanations on the security and usage of the computer system, as well as the complete process for medical allowance applications from submission to disbursement.

Challenges faced by officers and potential solutions were discussed, and certificates of participation were awarded to the subject officers. The event saw the participation of District Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries, subject officers from the Provincial Secretariat offices, and the staff of the President’s Fund.