Tracking delivery on manifesto promises

Review, amend, or repeal outdated laws such as the Children and Young Persons Ordinance, Adoption of Children Ordinance, Vagrants Ordinance, and Orphanages Ordinance.

Why this status: The official child-protection policy commits to reviewing, amending or repealing the named outdated child-protection laws. A formal policy direction exists, but completion is not shown.

Expand constitutional protections to ensure no discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

Why this status: The official gender-equality policy commits to expanding constitutional protections against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. No completed constitutional amendment is evidenced here.

Implement the Law Commission’s 2012 recommendations to ensure safe termination of pregnancy.

Why this status: The official gender-equality policy commits to implementing the Law Commission’s 2012 recommendations on safe termination of pregnancy. The policy is a formal direction, not proof of enacted reform.

Enact laws and policies to ensure at least 50% representation of women gradually, in political institutions.

Why this status: The official gender-equality policy repeats the commitment to enact laws and policies ensuring at least 50% representation of women gradually in political institutions. No evidence shows the target has been reached.

Implement a policy for two weeks of leave in the event of a spouse’s death.

Why this status: The national policy commits to two weeks of leave when a spouse dies.

Implement a policy for a maximum of one year of leave with 25% of the basic salary for those taking care of children under the age of 5 or sick parents over the age of 80.

Why this status: The national policy commits to up to one year of leave at 25% of basic salary for caring for children under five or sick parents over 80.

Establish a health/life insurance scheme covering all levels of workers in the private sector.

Why this status: The Gazette assigning ministerial functions includes creation of a health/life insurance scheme covering all levels of private-sector workers. A formal assignment exists, but nationwide operation is not demonstrated.

Formulate and implement a national labor policy.

Why this status: The national policy commits to formulating and implementing a labour policy.

Develop and implement a broad pension policy applicable to all workers in the country.

Why this status: The national policy commits to developing and implementing a broad pension policy applicable to all workers.

Create a digital data repository of individuals with chronic illnesses such as cancer and kidney disease.

Why this status: The national policy commits to a digital data repository for people with chronic illnesses such as cancer and kidney disease.

Public Consultation will be made mandatory in conducting feasibility studies for development projects.

Why this status: The environmental-policy section lists mandating public consultation when conducting feasibility studies for development projects. This is a formal implementation direction, but the source does not show universal compliance.

Introduce and regulate scientific methods for treating wastewater from domestic and industrial activities.

Why this status: The government has an approved sanitation policy covering domestic and industrial wastewater treatment and approved construction of mechanical sewage treatment plants in selected local authorities. This is implementation underway, not universal completion or full regulation.

Implement existing guidelines for soil conservation and develop new recommendations as needed.

Why this status: The Hadabima Authority has a 2026 soil-conservation programme targeting 1,350 hectares in identified Central Highlands divisional areas, using biological, crop-based and mechanical methods to reduce erosion. This is direct implementation, though it does not demonstrate nationwide application of all existing and new soil-conservation guidance.

Develop and implement scientifically developed sustainable land-use plans for agricultural, industrial, and residential uses.

Why this status: The national policy commits to developing and implementing scientifically developed sustainable land-use plans for agricultural, industrial and residential uses.

Identify, manage, and reduce risk in natural disaster-prone areas.

Why this status: Government agencies are producing current risk and exposure analyses for disaster-prone areas, including a post-Cyclone Ditwah Kelani River Basin assessment that maps hazard categories, population, infrastructure and land-use exposure. This is meaningful risk-identification work, but it does not by itself demonstrate risk reduction across all vulnerable areas.

Establish a National Research Institute for intangible heritage and traditional arts.

Why this status: The national policy commits to establishing a National Research Institute for intangible heritage and traditional arts, identifying and preserving existing heritage.

Build a network of registered music institutions.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Establish a National Institute for the preservation and promotion of musical traditions.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Establish art societies from the school level and organize competitions.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Establish a National Institute to oversee the preservation, study, and research of past and present visual arts and photography.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Build a network of registered dance institutions.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Establish a National Institute dedicated to the preservation and promotion of dance.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Establish a National Institute for Research and Training in contemporary theatre arts.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.

Establish a National Film and Television Study Institute for emerging filmmakers and create a National Film Archive.

Why this status: Cabinet has authorised drafting a replacement cinema law whose stated regulatory areas include film conservation and cinema education. This is a relevant early reform step, but it does not establish a National Film and Television Study Institute or a National Film Archive; the pledge remains at an early implementation stage.

Establish a classification board for film and television works to standardize content.

Why this status: The government adopted an official cultural policy or ministerial function that repeats this commitment as a key activity. This is evidence of a live implementation direction, but the source does not prove nationwide completion, so the promise remains in the works.