Essay Title: My Country Developed by 2048 through Formal Public Financial Management and Sustainable Economic Transformation Submission date: 31 July 2024 Detailed information, including submission guidelines and related bills, can be found on the Government Information Department’s website:
https://www.dgi.gov.lk/contact-us/public-finance-management-bill.

In an effort to engage Sri Lanka’s youth in shaping the nation’s future, the government announced the launch of a nationwide newspaper article competition. This initiative aims to spark interest among young citizens in the Financial Management Bill and Economic Transformation Bill. Organised by the Presidential Secretariat, Ministry of Education, and Government Information Department, the contest aims to engage students in envisioning a developed Sri Lanka by 2048 through effective public financial management and sustainable economic transformation.

“Winners and winning schools will receive valuable prizes and certificates,” stated a notice from the President’s Media Division.
Eligible participants include students from government schools, Piriven Institutes, private schools approved by the Ministry of Education, and Bhikkus and Bhikkunees. Articles can be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil, or English.