The National Mine Action Centre (NMAC) of Sri Lanka, operating under the Ministry of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, received a symbolic handover of a few GPS units and tablets from the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD). The presentation took place at the NMAC office, where GICHD Information Management Advisor Mr. Andrew Kesterton and Information Management Technical Development Coordinator handed over the equipment to Director of Mine Action, Mr. Nayeemudeen. The items were presented as a token, while the full procurement of IT equipment valued at approximately LKR 10 million is currently being processed through GICHD with funding provided by the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement (PM/WRA).

This equipment will support the ongoing upgrade of Sri Lanka’s mine action information management system to IMSMA Core and strengthen data collection, analysis, and reporting capacities of both NMAC and the Regional Mine Action Office (RMAO) in Kilinochchi. The Government of Sri Lanka extends its sincere appreciation to the U.S. Government, the U.S. Embassy, PM/WRA, and GICHD for their continued technical and financial assistance in advancing humanitarian demining efforts and contributing toward a mine-free Sri Lanka.