It is reported that Mr. Kanchana Wijesekera, the Minister of Power and Energy, stated that the current number of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board is 23,418.
The minister further mentioned that the same number was revealed in the same report prepared by the management regarding the employee standards and functions of the Electricity Board, and from that report, the current number of employees of the Electricity Board, how the balance of employees has happened, requirements for various tasks, measurement indicators in the field, and future developments. It is possible to understand and it is essential for the upcoming restructuring process.