Sri Lanka, May 26 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Energy to implement an integrated programme titled the "Surakimu Lanka" National Energy Security Mission.

Sri Lanka's energy security has been challenged due to a range of factors, including a significant dependence on fossil fuels for energy supply, unexpected drought conditions, intermittent disruptions in fuel supply arising from and geopolitical instability and fluctuations in global fuel prices in the international market, according to the government.

It has been identified that the additional pressure placed on the national economy by the rising cost of fuel imports arising from these factors is further intensified by the irregular e...