Overview

The Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs (MCDWA) was established as per the Gazette Extraordinary No.

1651/20 of 30th April 2010.Department of Probation and Child Care Service, National Child Protection Authority, Children’s Secretariat, Sri Lanka Women’s Bureau and National Committee on women are the Departments and Statutory Institution under the Ministry.

The goal behind the establishment of Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs was the creation of Sri Lankan society that is sensitive to the needs of children and women and would work for their betterment to achieve this goal.

From 2010 much attention was paid to ensure the protection, welfare and development of children and women by building up a prosperous and secure family unit as highlighted in the “Mahinda Chinthana Vision” for Future.

History of the Ministry		Year
	Women’s Bureau in Sri Lanka was 1st established under the Ministry of Plan Implementation.	1978
	Women’s Bureau in Sri Lanka was re-established under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Teaching hospital.	1983
	Ministry of Women’s Affairs. (Separate Ministry)	1997
	Ministry of Women Empowerment and Social Welfare.	2004
	Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Empowerment.	2006
	Ministry of Child Development and Women’s Affairs.	2010

Hon. Minister - Hon.Tissa Karalliyadda Mobile +94 77 7449234 +94 71 4444307 Telephone +94 11 2827038   Ext. 302 Fax +94 11 2827018 Private Secretary +94 11 2827033 Adviser +94 11 2827031 Media Secretary +94 11 2827034

Secretary - E.W.F.Illayapparachchi Mobile +94 71 6812949 Telephone +94 11 2827019   Ext. 503 Fax +94 11 2827023 E-Mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.