Mr. S. Hettiarachchi
Secretary
Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government

Mr. Siripala Hettiarachchi assumed duties as Secretary to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, and Provincial Councils & Local Government on November 28, 2019. Prior to being appointed to this ministry, he was serving as the Secretary to the Ministry of Tourism Development, Wildlife and Christian Religious Affairs. Joining the service in 1984, Mr. Hettiarachchi is also one of the most senior officials in the Sri Lanka Administrative Service.

Mr, Hettiarachchi has over 35 years of experience in different governmental organizations having served in many positions including Additional Secretary to the Ministry of Defence for more than ten years.

He has also represented in number of key committees appointed by the Cabinet of Ministers.

Mr. Hettiarachchi holds a Masters (M.Sc.) Degree in Public Management from SLIDA, Post Graduate Diploma in the Netherlands and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree from the University of Kelaniya.