Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- During the latest meeting of the "Clean Sri Lanka" Presidential Task Force, members focused extensively on the current progress of the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme and its future plans.

Task Force members paid particular attention to the new waste management programme being implemented through all local authorities across the island and also discussed establishing a Project Management Unit within the Presidential Secretariat to co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of the programme.

Discussions also focused on transforming several selected cities into model cities and implementing a range of programmes within the Colombo Municipal Council area, including waste management, urban beautification, the cleaning of can...