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Govt. eyes foreign labour for construction industry
January 13, 2026
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HOUSING, Construction and Water Supply Ministry Secretary Eng. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta yesterday said the country's construction industry is grappling with a severe workforce shortage, with around 20,000 vacancies currently available for immediate employment.
Housing, Construction and Water Supply Ministry Secretary Eng. Kumudu Lal Bogahawatta
Addressing a media briefing, he revealed that several major construction companies have formally requested the Government many times to permit the recruitment of at least 7,500 foreign workers to bridge the growing labour gap, particularly as large-scale projects move into the pipeline.
Eng. Bogahawatta noted that foreign workers from India, Nepal and Bangladesh are already employed in the sector, underscoring the industry's increasing reliance on migrant labour.
He attributed the current shortage largely to the migration of around 1,400 Sri Lankan engineers for overseas employment, which has resulted in a mismatch between skilled and unskilled labour within the industry.
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