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Department of Samurdhi Development

Ministry of Rural Development,Social Security and Community Empowerment

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Community Empowerment
Community Empowerment
Community Empowerment
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Community Empowerment

Community Empowerment

Empowering communities through sustainable development initiatives and financial support programs

Micro Finance

Micro Finance

Programs Initiated by Samurdhi Community Based Banks and Banking Societies

Entrepreneurship Development

Entrepreneurship Development

Entrepreneurship development focuses on building skills, knowledge, and confidence of family members low-income earners

Social Development

Social Development

Empowering communities through sustainable development initiatives and financial support programs

A Self-Sufficient Country

A Self-Sufficient Country.. A Strong Nation

Building economic resilience and self-reliance at the grassroots level

Latest News & Updates

"New Power for Community Empowerment" Samurdhi Development Department's Nuwara Eliya and Badulla District Samurdhi Officers' Awareness Program.

"New Power for Community Empowerment" Samurdhi Development Department's Nuwara Eliya and Badulla District Samurdhi Officers' Awareness Program.

"New Power for Community Empowerment" Samurdhi Development Department's Nuwara ...

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The official newspaper of Department of Samurdhi Development, Savibala News Supplement of Dinamina Newspaper

The official newspaper of Department of Samurdhi Development, Savibala News Supplement of Dinamina Newspaper

In conjunction with Social Empowerment Month, Savibala News Supplement as the o...

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National Training Workshop for Officers about Financial Literacy

National Training Workshop for Officers about Financial Literacy

The National Training Workshop on Training Officers on Financial Literacy under...

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Department’s "Ranvimana" housing program ("A Comfortable Home  An Empowered Family")

Department’s "Ranvimana" housing program ("A Comfortable Home An Empowered Family")

 A new house, constructed under the Samurdhi Development Department’s "R...

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Our Leadership Team

Hon Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage

Hon Minister
Dr. Upali Pannilage

Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment

Oversees all operations and provides strategic direction for the organization.

Hon Deputy Minister Mr. Wasantha Piyathissa

Hon Deputy Minister
Mr. Wasantha Piyathissa

Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment

Manages department heads and implements organizational policies.

The Secretary Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake

The Secretary
Mr. Sampath Manthrinayake

Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment

Coordinates between teams and ensures smooth project execution.

The Director General Mr. C.D. Kaluarachchi

The Director General
Mr. Dammika Muthugala

Department of Samurdhi Development

Leads operational teams and implements day-to-day activities.

Vision

"To be the Premier Organization in Making Poverty Free Empowered and Prosperous Sri Lanka By 2030"

Mission

"Contributing to economic development through the building up of a poverty free prosperous country by empowering disadvantaged people (economically, socially, politically, physically, psychologically, legally and environmentally) and minimizing regional disparity through delivering effective, efficient, speedy and productive solutions in a people friendly manner through the satisfactory contribution of the network of Departmental, Community Based Organizations and Micro-Finance Institutions and professionals with the collaboration of the private, public, people and political sectors and local and global agencies."

Digital Platforms of Department of Samurdhi Development

Empower Information System

Empower Information System portal for managing client interactions and data.

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HRM

Human Resource Management portal for employee records and administration.

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Printed Stationery System

Printed stationery System portal for manage printed stationery items.

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Circulars System

Official circulars and announcements repository.

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Our Impact

1,700,000+
Families Supported
100+
Communities
1,100+
Banks
30+
Years of Service

Featured Videos

Samurdhi Development Initiatives

Learn about our community empowerment programs and success stories.

Entrepreneurship Success Stories

Watch inspiring stories of entrepreneurs supported by Samurdhi.

Microfinance Impact

See how microfinance is transforming lives in rural communities.

Success Stories

"Irosha Sujeevani of Homagama who does plastic recycling was awarded the best entrepreneur of Samurdhi Jana Abhimani 2023."

- Irosha Sujeevani of Homagama
Small Business Owner, Colombo

"Manufacturing of International Standard Cricket Bats and Exports to Maldives, Dubai and Kuwait - Bokundara Samurdhi Community Based Bank, Kesbewa DS"

- Sumith Kumara Edirisinghe
Entrepreneur, Kesbewa

"Manufacturing of Traditional masks and carvings Art and Export to America. Athurigiriya Samurdhi Community Based Bank, Kaduwela DS"

- K.W. Dammika Dimuthu Kmari
Entrepreneur, Kaduwela DS