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Department Of Government Information

Department of Government Information (DGI) is a key establishment of the Ministry of Mass Media. The department assists media in a macro level in welfare, training, policy planning and accreditation, and providing easy access to Government news and information. On the other hand, DGI also play an important role catering to the Government with data analysis, information, audio visuals, and archives. The department plays a major role in formulation of the Right to Information Bill.

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Hon. (Dr.) Bandula Gunawardana

Minister
Ministry of Mass Media
The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

Hon. Shantha Bandara

State Minister
Ministry of Mass Media

Mr. Anusha Palpita

Secretary
Ministry of Mass Media

Mr. Dinith Chinthaka Karunarathne

Director General
Department of Government Information

HISTORY

DGI was established in 1948 at the Colombo Secretariat Complex with conform to instructions and recommendations of the first Superintendent of Information was P. Nadesan. At the inception it consisted three sections,

  1. News Provision Section
  2. Institute of Government Books and Papers
  3. Government Film Unit

Until late 1990s the DGI operated from different locations in Colombo. With the new building complex coming up at Polhengoda in Colombo, the DGI was finally brought to a permanent place.

VISION

Maintain an independent and responsible media culture.

MISSION

By taking steps to establish mutual communication media environment in Sri Lanka, to uplift media culture and to determine the rights of the general public for accurate information and vision of the government.

OBJECTIVES

Making aware the general public on the development process of the government and nationally significant activities.


Developing an advanced media culture.


Produce display and preserve government news and documentaries composed of development projects and other special projects.


Developing Physical and Human Resources to execute above objectives


The department assists media in a macro level in welfare, training, policy planning and accreditation, and providing easy access to Government news and information.