The Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit was inaugurated on 7th December 1984. Mrs. Sriya De Silva, the spouse of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral A.H.A. De Silva, served as the first President. She successfully dedicated herself to the well-being of this unit, accomplishing its objectives and setting a strong foundation.
The 17 successive presidents who have devoted their service to the Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit are as follows:
| Name of President | Duration | |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Mrs. Sriya De Silva | 07-12-1984 to 31-10-1986 |
| 02 | Mrs. Chithra Silva | 01-11-1986 to 31-10-1991 |
| 03 | Mrs. Monica Frenando | 01-11-1991 to 16-11-1992 |
| 04 | Mrs. Ramya Samarasekara | 17-11-1992 to 27-11-1997 |
| 05 | Mrs. Manel Thisera | 28-11-1997 to 31-12-2000 |
| 06 | Mrs. Pearl Sandagiri | 01-01-2001 to 31-08-2005 |
| 07 | Mrs. Ashoka Karannagoda | 01-09-2005 to 15-07-2009 |
| 08 | Mrs. Malathie Samarasinghe | 16-07-2009 to 15-01-2011 |
| 09 | Mrs. Neluka Dissanayake | 16-01-2011 to 27-09-2012 |
| 10 | Mrs. Srima Colombage | 28-09-2012 to 01-07-2014 |
| 11 | Mrs. Shalika Perera | 02-07-2014 to 10-07-2015 |
| 12 | Mrs. Yamuna Wijegunaratne | 11-07-2015 to 21-08-2017 |
| 13 | Mrs. Thiruni Sinnaiah | 22-08-2017 to 25-10-2017 |
| 14 | Mrs. Sandya Ransinghe | 26-10-2017 to 31-12-2018 |
| 15 | Mrs. Arundathi Udithamala Jayaneththi | 01-01-2019 to 15-07-2020 |
| 16 | Mrs. Chandima Ulugetenne | 15-07-2020 to 18-12-2022 |
| 17 | Mrs. Mala Lamahewa | 19-12-2022 to 31-12-2024 |
Currently, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda serves as the President of the Sri Lanka Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (SLN-SVU). The constitution of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit outlines the structure and roles of the Executive Committee as follows:
The SVU also offers membership to the spouses of Naval Officers, Lady Officers, Women Sailors, and the spouses of Sailors.
The main objective of this unit is to provide welfare facilities and donations to the families of fallen war heroes, including those killed in action (KIA) and injured or disabled naval personnel from the LTTE confrontations. Additionally, the unit supports the well-being of active naval personnel and their families, and engages in social welfare activities by providing assistance to hospitals, children's homes, elder care facilities, and religious institutions.
