Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Women and Child Development, Social Empowerment for the creation of “Prosperous Society” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Women and Child Development, Social Empowerment in conformity with the prescribed Laws, Acts and Ordinances and implementing, projects under the National Budget, State Investment and National Development Programme, and implementing, monitoring and evaluating subjects and functions of the below-mentioned Departments, State Corporations and Statutory Organizations.
Special Priorities according to the Gazette
A Country achieved sustainable development with productive citizenry and contended families where social equality reigns
To provide legal, physical and institutional infrastructure for the empowerment of children, women, low income groups, elders and persons with disabilities including marginalized groups socially, economically and educationally considering international agreements and standards as well as national requirements and priorities.
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History of the Ministry
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Year
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Women's Bureau in Sri Lanka was 1st established under the Ministry of Plan Implementation
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1978
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Women's Bureau in Sri Lanka was re-established under the Ministry of Women's Affairs and Teaching Hospital
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1983
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Ministry of Women's Affairs. (Separate Ministry)
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1997
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Ministry of Women Empowerment and Social Welfare
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2004
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Ministry of Child Development and Women's Empowerment
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2006
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Ministry of Child Development and Women's Affairs
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2010
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Ministry of Women's Affairs.
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2015
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E
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Ministry of Women and Child Affairs
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2015
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E
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Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Dry Zone Development
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2019
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S
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E
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Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Social Security
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2019
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S
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E
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State Ministry of Women and Child Development, Pre-School & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services
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2021
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S
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E
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Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment
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2022
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S
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E
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