The President instructed the relevant sectors to inform him if someone including politicians or businessmen attempt to damage the environment.
He also told the officials to procure office items produced by the State Timber Corporation for the Ministry and affiliated institutes as a pilot project to increase the income of the Timber Corporation.
President Sirisena also instructed the officials of ministries to formulate a strategic plan and submit it by reviewing the activities of the Ministry and affiliated institutions under the 100 day programme.
The President also appointed new officials to the institutions under the Mahaweli Development and Environment Ministry today. New officials were appointed to the Mahaweli Authority and affiliated institutes, Marine Environment Protection Authority, State Timber Corporation, Gem and Jewellery Research Institute.