During this event, the President presented felicitation awards to the officers in recognition of their great contribution for the protection of the environment.The President also unveiled the flag which was created to represent the identity of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau.
State Minister of Environment Ajith Mannaperuma, Secretary to the President Udaya.R.Senevirathne, Secretary of Mahaweli Development and Environment Anura Dissnanayake,Chairmen of Geological Survey and Mines Bureau Asela Iddawela, Director- General Dr.C.H.E.R.Siriwardhana and others were present in this event.