President Maithripala Sirisena instructed the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka to take necessary steps to implement the long-term power generation plan for 2018-2037.

The President gave these instructions during a meeting on swift implementation of the long-term power generation plan held at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (25).              

The Ceylon Electricity Board has prepared the long-term power generation plan, including the details of new Power Plants which should be constructed during the time period between 2018 and 2037 to meet the electricity demand of the country.

During the meeting, the President emphasized the need for prompt implementation of this plan. 

President Sirisena further said that when paying attention to the issues, due consideration should be given to avoid public conconvenience.

The President also requested the electrical engineers to halt their trade union action scheduled to be held on May 08.