Govt. Committed to Protecting Rights, Culture of Indigenous People: PM Harini

Govt. committed to protecting rights, culture of indigenous people: PM Harini

Govt. committed to protecting rights, culture of indigenous people: PM Harini

Government Moves to Strengthen Legal Recognition and Rights of Sri Lanka’s Indigenous People - LNW Lanka News Web

August 10, Colombo (LNW): The Government is moving towards formally recognising the identity and traditional rights of Sri Lanka’s Indigenous communities, with new measures set to introduce legal identification and address long-standing concerns over access to forest areas. Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya announced the developments while speaking at the 2026 World Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations held yesterday (09) at the Indigenous He…

Cabinet Bill to Address Long-Standing Rights Issues Facing Vedda Community - Business News LK

Long-standing concerns over the rights, cultural heritage and traditional way of life of Sri Lanka’s Vedda community are now moving towards government action. The Indigenous Peoples’ Bill has reached the Cabinet, marking a new step towards addressing these concerns. Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said the government will consult Vedda representatives and relevant institutions before it moves forward with the Bill. The Vedda community has …

Indigenous Peoples Bill sent to Cabinet; discussions to begin this week – PM

The government has submitted the long-awaited Indigenous Peoples Bill to the Cabinet, with discussions on the proposed legislation expected to begin this week, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said. Speaking at the World Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2026 celebrations held at the Indigenous Heritage Museum premises in Dambana on August 9, the Prime Minister said the government was committed to protecting the rights and culture of Sri Lanka’s Indi…