Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development & Cultural Affairs Progress 2015 Compiled by the Planning Division to provide details on the progress of the planed programmes implemented by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development & Cultural Affairs in 2015 and to introduce plans for 2016 Published by Ministry of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development & Cultural Affairs 8th Floor Sethsiripaya, Battaramulla 1 Message of Hon. Minister Progress of positive Concepts inculcated in the society The cultural values are defined under two main segments as tangible and intangible. It gives me great pleasure to present a positive growth in the sphere of culture and the arts which was gained by efficient and effective management of above – segmentation - based physical and human resources. It is necessary to have a good understanding on culture and the arts under a united Sri Lanka because of the diversity of cultural identities and multiplicity of feelings, thoughts, and creative skills of various communities in the society. However, the arts entertain the hearts and minds of the masses; culture represents the core value of man‟s lifestyle which is based on values and behavioural pattern. The time is ripe for us to enter into a common national cultural movement shedding all petty disputes. Our prime objective is to achieve such a progress; it is our goal. Moreover, there is no secret that successful implementation of projects and programmes of national importance within the mechanism of local culture derive tremendous benefits not only to the present but also for the future. I bestow my sincere gratitude to all those who rendered a diligent and dedicative service to record a remarkable progress in the field of culture in Sri Lanka. I, further, wish courage and strength to everybody in the process of inculcating positive concepts on progress in the society through their invigorating and innovative strategies. S. B. Nawinna, Minister of Internal Affairs, Wayamba Development and Cultural Affairs 2 Preface Remarkable Progress of Collective Responsibility It gives me great pleasure to present the Progress Report which explicitly unfolds the advancement of cultural and art programmes of national importance. This report contains the progress of programmmes and projects implemented throughout the country by the Ministry and other affiliated institutions optimizing the use of human and physical resources. The whole Plan is driven ahead with the assistance and involvement of all the divisions, i. e. Administration and Finance, Cultural Promotion, Construction, Foreign, Media, Planning, Procurement, and Internal Audit. Moreover, this Plan strengthens ties between our country and foreign countries. Therefore, we have been blessed with the opportunity of diverting the cultural awakening gained by Sri Lanka for the well-being of humankind. We need to realize that individual performance, irrespective of position or designation in the administrative and management hierarchy, plays a key role in achieving significant progress in the whole process. So, collective dedication and devotion is of utmost importance to attain outstanding progress in our effort to adorn Sri Lanka with a cultural revival. I wish strength, courage, and fortune to all of us in making the progress more meaningful as we go ahead fulfilling the Public Employees‟ Pledge. D. Swarnapala Secretary Ministry of Internal Affairs, North-Western Province Development and Cultural Affairs 3 Content Institute Page No 01. State Ministry of Culture & the Arts 5 – 33 02. Department of Cultural Affairs 34 - 47 03. Department of Museum 48 - 56 04. Department of Archives 57 - 64 05. Department of Archeology 65 - 79 06. Sri Lanka Art Council 80 - 89 07. Central Cultural Fund 90 - 105 08. Galle Heritage Foundation 106 – 109 09. Public performance Board 110 - 111 4 1. State Ministry of Cultural Affairs Vision A proud Sri Lanka committed to safeguarding the unique cultural heritage and the nation‟s dignity for the future Mission Formulation and implementation of policies and programmes for the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of the unique culture and heritage in parallel with the advancement and overall development of the country Objectives The objectives have been identified considering the culture in a country as the main instrument which directs the people make effective and efficient in the implementation of all programmes aimed at prospering the people of the country To build a positive cultural environment that would help directs the people themselves in a manner that would successfully accomplish the general national development policy of the country. To forge ahead as a country with great culture consisting of many sub-cultures while accepting the multi-nationalism and preserving the identity of respective sub-cultures. To promote cultural diversity and thereby to prevent harm caused to positive cultural characteristics through various forces. To pave the way to organize the cultural life of the people of the country through preservation, maintenance and utilization of cultural heritages. To motivate the people to identify positive cultural characteristics and thereby to promote a culture with distinct Sri Lankan identity. To help the people in identifying themselves the external and internal factors causing cultural downfall and in exterminating these factors. To pave the way to inculcate in the society the fact that culture is an energetic, challenging and a free force. Institutions Functioning Under the Purview of the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs Departments Department of Cultural Affairs Department of Archaeology Department of National Museums Department of National Archives Statutory Boards Central Cultural Fund Tower Hall Theatre Foundation Public Performance Board Arts Council of Sri Lanka 5 1.1 Allocations and Financial Progress as at 30th September 2015 Allocation for 2015 Financial Progress as at Programme (Rs.mn) 30.06.2015 (Rs.mn) Recurre Minister's Office 29.40 17.95 nt General Administration 228.00 154.29 Dissemination of National Heritage 33.93 18.69 Socio - Cultural Integration 631.80 422.67 Sub total 923.13 613.60 Capital Minister's Office 5.00 1.71 General Administration 11.46 6.54 Dissemination of National Heritage 140.21 33.17 Socio - Cultural Integration 1,979.20 238.47 Sub total 2135.87 279.89 Total 3,059.00 893.49 Financial Progress as at 30th September 2015 80 70 % 60 50 40 30 20 10 Financial Progress Financial 0 Minister's General Disseminatio Minister's Socio - General Disseminati Socio - Office Administr n of National Cultural Office Administ on of Cultural National ation Heritage Integration Integration ration Heritage Recurrent Capital 1.2 Office Staff – 2015 Approved Cadre Current Staff Senior Level - 28 23 Secondary Level - 640 545 Tertiary Leve - 05 05 Primary Level - 468 540* Total - 1141 1113 * In terms of Public Circular No.25/2014, 112 substitute watchers who had completed a service period of 180 days were confirmed in the service. 1.3 Progress of Programmes and Projects 2015 1.3.1 Cultural Promotion Programmes “Culture” is an inextricable component of the overall development . It is an essential part as well as a medium of national integrity. Therefore, the State Ministry of Cultural Affairs implements cultural promotion programmes to instil Culture and the Arts into the lives of Sri Lankans. 6 I. Cultural Centre Programme The programme of establishing one Cultural Centre per Divisional Secretary‟s Division was initiated in 1998 with the objective of promoting and conserving indigenous cultural elements. Objectives of establishing cultural centers on divisional secretariat basis are as follows: Re-introduction and promotion of ancient arts and their features (sixty four arts) Improvement and enhancement of the artistic skills of children living in respective divisions. To raise the skills of these children up to the international level by providing opportunity to gain experience in foreign performances. Promotion of the cultural life of people living in respective divisions. th Cultural Centers in Progress and Under Construction by 30 June 2015 Province District No. of No. of C.C. No. of C.C. under D.S.D. established construction Central Kandy 20 14 -01 Matale 11 11 -01 Nuwara 06 04 - Eliya Eastern Ampara 20 07 05 (LLRC -1) Batticaloa 14 03 02 (LLRC -1 ) Trincomalee 11 03 (LLRC -1 ) - North Anuradhapur 22 12 07 Central a Polonnaruwa 07 05 - Northern Jaffna 15 03 05( LLRC -1 ) Kilinochchi 04 00 - - Mannar 05 00 - Mullaitivu 06 00 - Vavuniya 04 01 01 (LLRC -1 ) North Kurunegala 30 17 03 Western Puttalam 16 07 04 Sabaragamu Kegalle 11 09 - wa Ratnapura 17 05 06 Southern Galle 19 14 - Hambantota 12 07 01 Matara 16 15 03 Uva Badulla 15 12 01 Monaragala 11 06 01 Western Colombo 13 08 - Gampaha 13 07 03 Kalutara 14 08 - Total 332 178 44 LLRC –Cultural Centers which are being constructed on the recommendation of the Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission *Until the cultural centres in five Divisional Secretary‟s Divisions of the Jaffna District are constructed, functions of those cultural centres have already been commenced. (Thelippalai, Sandilippai, Point-Pedro, Chankanai, Chavakachcheri) 7 th Islandewide Distribution of Cultural center - by 30 September 2015 15 03 04 0 06 0 04 01 05 0 11 03 22 12 07 05 16 07 14 03 14 03 30 17 11 11 2020 1414 20 07 13 07 11 09 11 09 06 04 15 12 13 08 11 06 14 08 17 05 19 14 16 15 12 07 8 i. Opening of New Cultural Centres - 2015 Province District Cultural Centre Amount provided in 2015 (Rs.) New Cultural Centres and newly constructed buildings that have been opened by September 30 Eastern Trincomalee 1. Thirukkovil (LLRC) 5,000,000.00 2. Eravur Town 200,000.00 Southern Galle 3. Yakkalamulla - Uva Monaragala 4. Monaragala - North Western Kurunegala 5. Udubaddawa 596,334.81 6. New Two-storied - building, Ambanpola Sabaragamuwa Kegalle 7. New Two-storied - building, Warakapola Monaragala New Cultural Centre and the Theatre Thirukkovil New Cultural Centre Cultural Centres Completed by 30 September 2015 and to be Opened Eastern Trincomalee 1.