Aug 04, Colombo: The government has taken measures to implement an eco-friendly program to generate electricity in the country and provide it to the public at a reasonable rate, Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday at the opening of 'Vidulka' National Power and Energy Exhibition and Awarding ceremony held yesterday in the BMICH.

Speaking at the occasion, the President said the government aims to provide electricity to each household in the country.

President Rajapaksa presented the National Energy Efficiency Awards which recognize the best energy conservation projects that have achieved substantial savings.

Sri Lanka's Power and Energy Ministry in cooperation with the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority has organized the five-day exhibition which will run till August 8th. The main objective of the event is to raise public awareness on saving energy.

The energy exhibition is the first ever national exhibition dedicated for energy and it includes more than 100 commercial and institutional stalls.

Power and Energy Minister Champika Ranawaka, Minister Susil Premajayantha, Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara, Secretary of the Power and Energy Ministry M.M.S Ferdinando and a large number of foreign and local entrepreneurs and distinguish invitees participated in the ceremony.

(Pictures by Chandana Perera)