Tracking delivery on manifesto promises

Establish Multi-Model Centers (MMC) at the local level to provide specialized programs and advisory services for youth and adults.

Why this status: The government’s official national policy repeats this commitment as a youth or environmental key activity. That is a formal implementation direction, but no nationwide completion evidence is shown, so the promise remains in the works.

Remove existing barriers for young freelancers earning foreign exchange through online platforms.

Why this status: The government’s official national policy repeats this commitment as a youth or environmental key activity. That is a formal implementation direction, but no nationwide completion evidence is shown, so the promise remains in the works.

Provide vocational and technical education for youth who have passed A/L examinations but could not gain admission to state universities.

Why this status: The government’s official national policy repeats this commitment as a youth or environmental key activity. That is a formal implementation direction, but no nationwide completion evidence is shown, so the promise remains in the works.

Implement educational reforms in line with international standards aimed at fostering life skills and knowledge in a child-friendly educational environment.

Why this status: Partly delivered. A new student-centred, future-skills curriculum was officially launched for Grade 1 in 2026, replacing an examination-centred approach and including STEM, environmental activity, English and second-language learning. The reforms have not yet reached all grades, so a system-wide child-friendly education reform is incomplete.

Increase budgetary allocation to critical areas including education, health, and social services for child welfare.

Why this status: Delivered substantially as an allocation commitment. The Government introduced child-focused 2025 Budget measures including Rs. 1 billion for monthly support to children in institutional or guardian care, and reports increased investment in health, education and social protection for children. The pledge called for increased allocation to these areas, rather than a specified outcome target.

Review, amend, or repeal outdated laws such as the Children and Young Persons Ordinance, Adoption of Children Ordinance, Vagrants Ordinance, and Orphanages Ordinance.

Why this status: The official child-protection policy commits to reviewing, amending or repealing the named outdated child-protection laws.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.

Calculate minimum requirements for water storage and introduce methods for replenishing surface and underground water resources.

Why this status: The National Water Resources Policy provides for integrated water conservation and recharge measures, including preventing over-extraction and implementing water recharge. However, no public evidence was found that minimum water-storage requirements have been calculated and introduced as the pledge specifies.

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.