The disaster relief mechanism at district and divisional levels need to be strengthened and accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal made by Disaster Management Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa to fill vacancies at the National Disaster Relief Centre with immediate effect.

Under the proposed changes, a Disaster Relief Officer will be attached to each Divisional Secretariat Division to facilitate better coordination in the case of disasters.

Furthermore, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal to create new posts for essential duties.