All trade unions have endorsed the digitalisation and modernisation programme designed to boost excise revenue collection.

This agreement was reached during a recent meeting held on the 3rd at the Presidential Secretariat. The meeting was attended by officials from the Excise Department, trade union representatives, members of the Revenue Administration Reform and Modernization Bureau, and the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake.

The main goal of the discussion was to enhance revenue collection by increasing the efficiency of the Excise Department.

Participants engaged in extensive deliberations on the digitalisation process, as well as new reforms and modernisation initiatives aimed at achieving this objective.

The dialogue also focused on enhancing efficiency through digitalisation, developing human resources, and improving the welfare of officers.

The meeting was attended by the Director General of Excise, Mr. M. B. N. A. Premarathne, along with senior officials from the Excise Department and representatives from all trade unions within the department.