A Year of Dedicated Service by the “Police Seva Wanitha Unit”

Welfare initiatives carried out for police officers and their families under the guidance of Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya, Chairperson of the Police Seva Vanitha Unit, Attorney-at-Law Nilmini Nita Samaratunga, and the Working Committee

Over the past year, the Police Seva Vanitha Unit has implemented a wide range of welfare initiatives aimed at supporting police officers, their families, children and vulnerable communities.

09.05.2025 – School equipment worth Rs. 15 million was provided to 3,000 schoolchildren of police officers. Equipment worth Rs. 10 million was also distributed among 100 pregnant police officers. In addition, two ICU beds were donated to the Police Hospital, while hearing aids valued at Rs. 160,000 were provided to children of police officers with hearing impairments. The program was held at the Police Field Force Headquarters.

15.07.2025 – The Ru Siri Beauty Salon was opened at the Police Field Force Headquarters to provide beauty and personal-care services to police officers at subsidized rates.

12.08.2025 – A monthly scholarship of Rs. 2,000 was awarded to each of 34 schoolchildren of police officers who died due to accidents or illnesses while serving in the Sri Lanka Police. The scholarships will continue until the children complete their GCE Advanced Level education.

01.09.2025 – Medical and sanitary equipment was provided to 14 police officers in the Eastern Province who became disabled or completely incapacitated due to accidents or illnesses sustained while on duty. Assistance was also provided to two children with disabilities and the wife of a police officer.

30.09.2025 – Vouchers were distributed to 500 schoolchildren of police officers serving in the Southern Province to purchase essential textbooks and footwear.

01.11.2025 – Essential items were distributed among 120 pregnant police officers serving in the Western Province.

06.11.2025 – Ready-made clothing valued at Rs. 2 million was distributed among children identified as being at risk in several selected areas across the island.

04.12.2025–29.01.2026 – Under a concept initiated by the Chairperson of the Police Seva Vanitha Unit, drinking-water bottles, two containers of sanitary supplies, food items and clothing received from foreign donors were distributed to communities affected by sudden disasters in various parts of the island.

06.12.2025 – Essential clothing, footwear, drinking water and sanitary supplies were donated to children residing in four children’s homes located within the Chilaw, Koswatta, Marawila and Arachchikattuwa Police Divisions.

19.12.2025 – School supplies valued at Rs. 9.8 million were donated to schoolchildren of police officers affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

24.12.2025 – School supplies worth Rs. 1.1 million were donated to low-income and vulnerable children identified through the “Saroja” Project implemented in the Eastern Province.

05.02.2026 – Essential sanitary products were donated to children receiving residential treatment at Ward No. 15 of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital.

07.02.2026 – Personal hygiene and health-protection supplies were donated to girls receiving care at three child-care and detention centers, including Sarana and Mitra, in the Anuradhapura Division.

10.03.2026 – A “Suwanari” Medical Clinic was conducted for female police officers in the Kurunegala Division in conjunction with International Women’s Day.

17.03.2026 – A new officers’ welfare cafeteria and dining hall was opened at Mihintale Police Station. Dry rations worth Rs. 175,000 were also distributed among 25 low-income families residing within the Mihintale Police Division.

19.03.2026 – Diploma scholarships were awarded, in collaboration with the Gangaramaya Educational Institute, to 30 children of deceased and disabled police officers.

21.04.2026 – A donation of Rs. 500,000 was made to the Tiny Tots Pre-School Trilogy, which is operated for the children of police officers. A new day-care centre was also opened for the Tiny Tots Pre-School operating in the Maradana Police Station area.

Ongoing welfare programme – Lunch and essential items are provided once a month to patients receiving residential treatment at Ward No. 04 of the Mulleriyawa Intermediate Camp.

Police welfare canteens – Under the supervision of the Police Seva Vanitha Unit, welfare canteens are operated by family members of police officers at the Police Headquarters, Police Field Force Headquarters, Criminal Investigation Department and Police Transport Division, providing services for the welfare of police personnel.

CINEC scholarship program – CINEC Private University has awarded scholarships valued at Rs. 3 million to 11 daughters of junior-ranking police officers serving in the Sri Lanka Police to pursue Engineering and Navigation Cadet Training.

Through these initiatives, the Police Seva Vanitha Unit continues to strengthen the welfare of police personnel and their families while extending support to vulnerable children, families and communities across the country.