Welcome to the Central Provincial Council
Thank you for visiting the official website of the Central Provincial Council, Sri Lanka.
His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake
The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Hon. Prof. S.B.S. Abayakoon
The Governor of Central Province
The Chief Minister of Central Province
The Chief Secretary of Central ProvinceCentral Province Song
Central Provincial Council - Sri Lanka
The Provincial Council system was established in Sri Lanka in the year 1988 under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Accordingly the functions of the Central Provincial Council commenced on 14th July 1988. The Central Provincial Council Authority Area consists of three Administrative Districts, namely, Kandy, Matale and Nuwaraeliya. There are 58 elected members in the Central Provincial Council, representing the major communities, Sinhala, Tamil and Muslims living in the Central Province
Highlights
Here are some of the highlights and distinguishing points about Central Province
Provincial Flag
The flag is designed to represents the Central Province and it’s three districts Kandy,Matale and Nuwaraeliya.
Our Vision
With the aim of providing a prosperous life to the dignified people of Central Province and to be the best Provincial Council of Sri Lanka.
The Mace (Senkolaya)
Made with Mahogany wood - a true representative of esteemed upcountry craftsmanship
Our Mission
Ensure sustainable and dignified high level of living standard to the people of Central Province through efficient and effective utilization of human and physical resources and using modern technology while paying special attention to cultural, social, economical and environmental heritage of the province.
Official Flower
The official flower of the central province is Maha Rathmala (Rhododendron arboreum - subsp. zeylanicum)
Our History
Though three successive European powers invaded Sri Lanka during the 16th to the 19th century, the Central Province maintained its independence until the early 19th century
