A sub-committee on energy affairs has been appointed under the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development.
According to a Parliament statement, the sub-committee on energy affairs will be chaired by MP Ajith P. Perera.Â
This decision was made during a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee, held under the chairmanship of MP S.M. Marikkar in Parliament yesterday (17).Â
The sub-committee was appointed following the review of the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill by the committee.
Addressing the meeting, committee Chair MP S.M. Marikkar stated that the sub-committee is headed by MP Ajith P. Perera, who has experience in the energy sector.
MP Marikkar further said that the sub-committee is expected to discuss the necessary matters and provide recommendations to take positive steps forward in Sri Lanka’s electricity and energy sectors. (Islandnews)