Kumara Jayakody

Hon. Kumara Jayakody MP
කුමාර ජයකොඩි குமார ஜயகொடி
Minister of Energy
Incumbent
Assumed office 18 November 2024
President	Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Prime Minister	Harini Amarasuriya
Preceded by	Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Member of Parliament for National List
Incumbent
Assumed office 21 November 2024
Personal details
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Political party	National People's Power

Punya Sri Kumara Jayakody (පුණ්‍ය ශ්‍රී කුමාර ජයකොඩි ) is a Sri Lankan politician and an engineer, who has served as the Minister of Energy of the Government of Sri Lanka since November 2024.[1][2][3][4] He is a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka from National list since November 2024 as a member of the National People's Power.[5] He is a member of the National People's Power (NPP), and also a national executive committee member of NPP.[6]

He is an engineer by profession.[7]

Kumara Jayakody is a Sri Lankan engineer and politician, currently serving as the Minister of Energy since November 18, 2024. He was appointed following the general election victory of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's leftist coalition.

Jayakody entered Parliament via the National List on November 21, 2024, representing the National People's Power (NPP). As an engineer by profession, he brings technical expertise to his role, focusing on the country's energy sector.

In his capacity as Minister of Energy, Jayakody has engaged with renewable energy investors to explore sustainable energy solutions for Sri Lanka. He has also conducted inspections of key infrastructure, such as the Trincomalee oil tank complex, showcasing his commitment to improving the nation's energy framework.

References

1. "Kumara Jayakody appointed as Energy Minister - Breaking News | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
2. "NPP announces 18 member Nat'l List". Latest in the News Sphere. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
3. "List of candidates and preferential votes in Sri Lanka 2024 election". economynext.com. 15 November 2024. Archived from the original on 1 December 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
4. "The Gazette Extraordinary – No.2410/07 – Friday, November 15, 2024 – Parliamentary Elections Act, No. 1 of 1981" (PDF). Election Commission of Sri Lanka. 15 November 2024. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
5. "The Gazette of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - Extraordinary - No. 2410/08" (PDF). Department of Government Printing. Election Commission of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
6. "What is jathika Jana Balawegaya NPP Sri Lanka | Who are the members". www.npp.lk. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
7. "NPP announces A National list With Professionals". lankasara.lk. 15 November 2024. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.

Political offices
Preceded by Anura Kumara Dissanayake	Minister of Energy November 2024–present	Incumbent