Sri Lanka expands Internal Affairs Units to 250 more state institutionsPosted by Editor on January 30, 2026 - 9:28 amA workshop to brief heads of 250 state institutions on setting up Internal Affairs Units was held yesterday (January 29) at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, under the patronage of Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, as part of Sri Lanka Government’s drive to build a clean and corruption-free public service. In the first phase, Internal Affairs Units were established in 106 state institutions, and officers were trained to manage them. The workshop was organised by the Presidential Secretariat with support from the Clean Sri Lanka Programme. He explained that a structured programme has been launched to strengthen integrity in public service, with Internal Affairs Units playing a key role in improving transparency and accountability within state institutions. He added that Internal Affairs Units will not only promote integrity but also provide a channel for the public to raise concerns about misconduct, helping to build trust.