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The Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kegalle· 24 February 2025 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Question No. 3 - 447/2025 (Forest Conservation)

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Hon. (Dr.) Dammika Patabendi stated that the human resource shortage has been identified as a critical operational issue. He said the number of vacancies and additional staffing needs have been discussed with the Government and recruitment will proceed once approval is granted. He also indicated that officers’ allowances and other difficulties will be reviewed with a view to providing relief measures.

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¶ 01 We recognize the human resource shortfall as a critical issue. We have discussed with the Government the number of vacancies and additional needs for effective operations and requested recruitment accordingly. Upon approval, we are ready to proceed. We will also review allowances and difficulties faced by officers and discuss relief measures.

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Hansard, Monday, 24 February 2025 ·No. 1741236032093385 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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