Surveyor General's Message

It is a great privilege and honour to assume office as the 59th Surveyor General of Sri Lanka and to lead the Survey Department of Sri Lanka, the country’s oldest government department, with a proud history extending over more than two centuries. I accept this responsibility with a deep sense of commitment to uphold the distinguished traditions of the Department while guiding it confidently towards the future.

Our vision, “To be the leader in Land Information,” and our mission, “To deliver high-quality land information products and services through a dedicated, professionally qualified team,” continue to provide the foundation for our work. At this important moment, I wish to acknowledge with sincere appreciation the invaluable contributions of my 58 predecessors, together with generations of officers and staff whose professionalism, dedication, and service have built the Survey Department since its establishment on 2 August 1800.

Throughout its long history, the Survey Department has made an immense contribution to the development of Sri Lanka. From establishing the national geodetic framework and producing authoritative maps to supporting land administration, irrigation, agriculture, infrastructure development, environmental management, and many other national programmes, the Department has consistently provided essential surveying and geospatial information services to the nation.

Today, we are entering a new era in which digital transformation, modern surveying technologies, geospatial information systems, GNSS, remote sensing, digital mapping, and integrated land information are rapidly changing the way we work. Our challenge is to transform these technological opportunities into efficient, reliable, accessible, and citizen-focused services.

One of our major priorities will therefore be to further strengthen the development of a comprehensive national land information environment, including an integrated and user-friendly Land Information System (LIS). By bringing together accurate land parcel and geospatial information and improving data sharing among government institutions, we can provide a stronger information foundation for land administration, development planning, investment, disaster management, environmental protection, and sustainable economic growth.

While technology will be central to our future, the greatest strength of the Survey Department will always be our people. I am committed to encouraging professional development, knowledge sharing, innovation, teamwork, and continuous capacity building so that our officers are well prepared to meet emerging national and technological challenges.

As we move forward, I invite every member of the Survey Department to join hands in this new chapter of our distinguished journey. Let us preserve the proud legacy entrusted to us while embracing innovation, strengthening professionalism, and delivering services with integrity, accuracy, efficiency, and dedication.

Together, let us build a modern, digitally empowered Survey Department that continues to serve the people of Sri Lanka and contributes meaningfully to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation.

With best regards,