Cabinet approves beautification programme of “Hundred Cities” across the island

The Cabinet of Ministers granted approval this week for upgrading and beautification of some 100 cities across the island in order to make them accessible to the public.

Some second and third-level cities throughout the island are untidy, ugly and a pain/disturbance to the public for a considerable time due to unorganized development while most of them can be converted public-friendly, pleasing cities by taking necessary steps according to a neat/proper plan, a summary of Cabinet decision issued by Government Information department said.  

The relevant Cabinet paper was submitted by Prime Minister in his capacity as the Minister of Urban Development and Housing for the implementation of a programme called “Hundred Cities” with the assistance of all the government sector institutions.

Accordingly, all stakeholders are entrusted with the supply of infrastructure facilities pertaining to systematically beautifying 100 such recognized cities scattered throughout the island by enhancing their fundamental facilities.