Tri-Forces Support National Initiative to Refurbish 1,000 Schools under
''Clean Sri Lanka'' Program
February 20, 2025
A nationwide school cleaning and restoration program has been launched as part of the government’s "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, led by His Excellency the President under the full supervision of the Ministry of Defence. This effort aims to clean school premises and refurbish essential equipment, including worn-out desks and chairs, across 1,000 selected schools during February and March 2025.
Implemented under the theme "Let’s Be the First Link in Nation-Building", the project actively involves school communities, including principals, teachers, students and parents.
The Tri Forces have stepped in to provide crucial manpower and technical knowledge for the initiative.
The program commenced today (Feb 20), with the first phase covering 200 schools across the island. Accordingly, the project activities commenced at Ilukowita Primary School, Homagama, with the involvement of the Sri Lankan Army, at Modara Ananda Central College, Colombo, with the participation of the Sri Lanka Navy and at Mahawatta St. Anthony’s Sinhala College, Colombo, with the engagement of the Sri Lanka Air Force.
The event was attended by Tri-Forces Commanders, Task Force officers of the "Clean Sri Lanka" program and a group of senior military officers. These initiatives were launched with the participation of military personnel, school principals, staff, students and their parents.
