Ministry of Defence  – Media Centre

The nationwide project to clean and refurbish 1,000 selected schools as part of the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ program is progressing with the dedicated involvement of the Tri-Forces. This initiative is being closely supervised by Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd).

The school cleaning and renovation project, which commenced on February 20, 2025, has now entered its second phase. As of March 10, 2025, renovations have been successfully completed in 432 schools with the contribution of Army personnel, 25 schools with the support of Navy personnel and 34 schools with the assistance of Air Force personnel. The project, conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Defence, has also benefited from the active participation and labour contribution of the Civil Security Department (CSD).

In conjunction with the school cleaning initiatives, essential refurbishments are undertaken, including repairs to deteriorated school buildings and infrastructure, the application of fresh paint and restoration of boundary fences. Additionally, school equipment such as desks, chairs, bookshelves and other essential items are being repaired and repurposed for continued use.

Through these social responsibility efforts, the Tri-Forces aim to enhance the learning environment in schools across the country. Their continuous involvement in the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative aligns with the government’s vision of “A Prosperous Country, a Beautiful Life,” under the comprehensive supervision of the Ministry of Defence.

Furthermore, these cleaning and renovation efforts have been met with strong support from the civilian community, including school principals, teachers, students and parents, who have actively contributed to the success of the initiative.