The Ministry of Highways, Ports & Shipping is the apex organization in Sri Lanka for the Ports and Highways sector. It is responsible for the formulation of policies, programmes and projects in regard to the subjects of Ports, Highways and Expressways and all subjects that come under the purview of Departments and Statutory Institutions under the Ministry, on the basis of Mahinda Chinthana ??ision for the Future and any other over??ll National Policies that may be adopted by the Government to achieve the socio-economic development, mobility, connectivity and accessibility needs of the people of Sri Lanka.   VisionBe a leading partner in making Sri Lanka the ??merging Wonder of Asia??by providing an island wide modern road network and world-class maritime facilities.MissionComposing suitable policies and preparing efficient mechanism for the effective utilization of limited resources and modern technology to maintain the road network and marine activities in optimum level for the socio economic development of the nation.Subject and FunctionsFormulation of policies programmes and projects in regard to the subjects of Ports, Highways and Expressways and all subjects that come under the purview of Departments and Statutory Institutions mentioned below on the basis of Mahinda Chinthna - Vision for the Future and any other over-all National Policies that may be adopted by the Government. Road Development Authority and its Subsidiaries and AssociatesRoad Development FundSri Lanka Ports Authority and its Subsidiaries and AssociatesCeylon Shipping Corporation Ltd and its Subsidiaries and AssociatesDirector General Office of Merchant ShippingDirection of the implementation of such policies, programmes and projects within time lines agreed with the national planning authorities and within budgeted resources, with a view to achieving relevant objectives.Provision of all public services that come under the purview of the Ministry in an efficient and people friendly manner.Reforming of all systems and procedures to ensure the conduct of business in an efficient manner deploying modern management techniques and technology where applicable while eliminating corruption and wasteProvision and Maintenance in optimum condition of a high quality network of national highways and other principal roadImplementation of the Maga Neguma Rural Road Development ProgrammeImprovement of clear co-ordination process to cover all road project implementing agencies for an integration development and monitoring collection of road user charges in respect of National PolicyFormulation of Programmes and Projects based on National Policy in respect of Provincial and Local Authority roads and co-ordination and m