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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, as the Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister emphasised the importance of establishing a unified education system for all children in the country under a common examination framework. She stated that education is a priority for the Government and plays an important role in driving the nation’s progress.
Speaking at a meeting with Provincial Education Heads at Temple Trees on Thursday (2), the Prime Minister outlined the Government’s vision for a transformative era.
The Prime Minister also said: “Education is a very sensitive topic. When implementing such a transformation, we must act with agreement and understanding to avoid potential crises. While there may be diverse needs across provinces, we believe that there cannot be significant contradictions in policies. Decisions at the policy level must align with national-level objectives.”
The Prime Minister stressed that education is central to shaping the human resources necessary for the country’s renaissance. She also called for a comprehensive approach to address challenges in the sector, including the need for professional teacher training programmes, addressing staff shortages in the Educational Administrative Service, and enhancing nutrition programmes for children. Education Deputy Minister Dr. Madura Seneviratne, Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputhanthree, Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Education Secretaries, Provincial Education Directors and other officials attended the meeting.
