The Institute of National Security Studies (INSS), the premier national security think tank under the Ministry of Defence, successfully conducted a Threat Lens session on "Transforming Sri Lanka's Power Sector: Challenges, Reforms and the Path towards Energy Security" on 28 July 2026 at the INSS Conference Hall. The session was delivered by Mr. Pubudu Niroshan Hedigallage, Director General of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (2024–2026) and Member of the Power Sector Reforms Secretariat (2026–2027).
The event brought together senior officers of the Sri Lanka Tri-Forces, government officials, and members of the Institute, and participants attending both physically and virtually via Zoom. The Director General of INSS, Major General Ranjan Wijedasa (Retd.), moderated the session and highlighted the strategic importance of energy security as a critical pillar of national security, economic resilience, and sustainable development. During the presentation, Mr. Hedigallage provided a comprehensive overview of Sri Lanka's ongoing power sector reforms, outlining the challenges facing the electricity sector and the measures being implemented to improve governance, operational efficiency, and long-term financial sustainability. He discussed key reform initiatives, including the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), renewable energy integration, modernization of the national electricity grid, regulatory and policy reforms, private sector participation, and the role of digital transformation and cybersecurity in safeguarding critical energy infrastructure. The presentation also emphasized the importance of diversifying Sri Lanka's energy mix and strengthening regional energy connectivity to enhance national energy resilience.
An engaging question and answer session enabled participants to exchange views on electricity sector reforms, renewable energy expansion, investment opportunities, electricity pricing, and the policy measures required to achieve a secure, reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy sector. The discussion reaffirmed the importance of coordinated institutional efforts, sound governance, and long term strategic planning in strengthening Sri Lanka's energy security and supporting national development. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Intern P. B. Navida Dewram, who expressed sincere appreciation to the speaker for sharing his valuable expertise and to all participants for their active engagement in the discussion.
