Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Kurunegala

Deputy Minister of Women and Child Affairs

Profession: Medical Practitioner

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Speeches 24 #156 of 225·#94 in party

Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

24 speeches

23 May 2025 AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Namal Sudarshana informed the House that he accepted two public petitions: one from Mrs. I.M. Priyanka Sudarshani of Melsiripura and another from Mr. T.W.M.A.S. Weerasinghe of Ibbagamuwa Kanishta Vidyalaya. No details of the petition contents were provided. Petitions: Citizens' Petitions Presented by MPs Parliamentary Procedure Read →
8 March 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister outlined Women’s Week activities and emphasized early childhood development, detailing Budget allocations for preschool breakfasts, teacher allowances, maternal nutrition, Thriposha, institutional child care, and safe transport for children in custody. He said breakfast support will rise to Rs. 100 per child and target undernourished children through MOH identification, while preschool teacher allowances are proposed to increase to Rs. 6,000 from June. He also announced measures for institutionalized children, including monthly support, school admissions, vocational training, and a planned autism treatment model centre at Lady Ridgeway Hospital with district expansion over five years. He further highlighted women’s and children’s protection mechanisms, village-level mobilization, and greater awareness of the 1929 and 1938 toll-free counselling lines. Appropriation Bill, 2025 - Committee Stage: Ministry of Women and Child Affairs Women & ChildrenEducationPublic Finance Read →
5 February 2025 AI summary Deputy Minister Namal Sudarshana supported regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act and the Imports and Exports (Control) Act relating to rice and vehicle imports, arguing that they are necessary while Sri Lanka rebuilds reserves after bankruptcy. He said vehicle imports would be phased, prioritizing tourism, public transport, buses accessible to persons with disabilities, and later goods, commercial, and private vehicles, while avoiding pressure on foreign exchange and fuel imports. He framed the measures within a broader government mandate to restore economic stability and achieve wider economic, social, and cultural freedom. Debate: Regulations on Imports and Exports (Control) Act and Foreign Exchange Act Women & ChildrenPublic FinanceInfrastructure Read →
6 December 2024 AI summary Deputy Minister Namal Sudarshana thanked the people of Kurunegala and said the National People’s Power Government recognized the scale of public expectations following its election victory. He emphasized education as a central policy priority, citing inequalities in the school system and arguing that free education, won through historical struggle, must be protected and strengthened. He proposed making quality early childhood development for ages 3-5 a primary State responsibility, including teacher training, health and nutrition integration, and multicultural and multilingual learning, while also addressing child protection, malnutrition, and educational difficulties. He called for reforms to outdated child-related laws, better coordination between child protection institutions, direct supervision of at-risk children through Divisional Secretariats, and targeted interventions for women, who he said remain marginalized. Debate on Vote on Account for Ministry of Public Administration and Related Matters Women & ChildrenEducation Read →