The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Kegalle· 23 January 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Questions: Heda Oya Irrigation, Thondaman Foundation, Schools, Hydropower, Sugar Factories, Ragama Town, Monaragala Lands, Badulla Cooperatives

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Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala asked what action the Ministry can take regarding small and medium hydropower plants that have completed their contracts or been abandoned, particularly in sensitive headwater and tributary areas. He raised concerns about environmental damage after operations ceased and sought clarification on ownership responsibilities and remediation where contract conditions have not been met.

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¶ 01 My second supplementary:

¶ 02 Some plants have completed their contractual service periods or have been abandoned mid-way. These are in sensitive zones with headwaters; approvals were also given on tributaries. After operations ceased, there are environmental harms contrary to contract conditions. Can the Ministry act regarding ownership and remediation of such failed small and medium hydropower plants?

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Source: Hansard, Friday, 23 January 2026 ·No. 23290 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Nandana Millagala. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 23 January 2026. No. 23290. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/14301