Assisting in the formulation of policies in relation to the subject of Women and Child Development, Pre-schools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure and Education Services for the creation of “Knowledgeable Society” under the direction and guidance of the Minister of Education 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
Supervision of the institutions listed in column II (Sri Lanka Women’s Bureau and National Committee on Women, Department of Probation and Child Care Services, National Child Protection Authority, Children’s Secretariat and Sri Lanka Thriposha Co. Ltd.)
A sustainably developed prosperous country of the productive citizenry, contented families and social equality where the identity of Sri Lanka reigns
To formulate and execute programmes for providing and enhancing legal, institutional and human resource services and infrastructure for the economic, social and educational empowerment of women and children considering national priorities and requirements along with international standards
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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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Ministry of Women and Child Affairs
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2015
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Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Dry Zone Development
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2019
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Ministry of Women & Child Affairs and Social Security
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2019
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