Srilanka, July 26 -- The Government has taken steps to establish a multi-stakeholder national mechanism for drowning prevention and lifesaving, with a progress review meeting held at the Parliament Complex to strengthen coordination among key agencies.

The meeting, which followed an earlier high-level discussion on the initiative, focused on developing a coordinated national framework to reduce water-related fatalities and improve public safety across Sri Lanka.

The session was co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.), Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathna, and Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Dinindu Saman Hennayake.

Addressing the meeting, Deputy Defence Min...