Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken a firm stand on educational reform, announcing an immediate end to the practice of bringing politicians to school functions. During a meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Dr. Amarasuriya demanded swift justice for students impacted by the recent leakage of scholarship exam papers, calling for an independent investigation to address the issue.
In her remarks, the Prime Minister stressed that developing school education is a key priority for her government, which has committed to increasing allocations for education. She urged the Ministry of Education and the Examination Department to restore public trust by expediting exam processes and ensuring transparency in the delivery of results.
Dr. Amarasuriya also raised concerns about the mental health challenges facing students, noting that this generation has endured the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic downturn. She called for schools to address these issues and emphasized the need for transparent teacher recruitment and improved infrastructure.
Another key initiative discussed was the regularization of school lunch programs to improve nutrition for students. The Prime Minister made it clear that infrastructure development should follow an accepted and transparent method, and that politicians should no longer be involved in school activities.
The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputantri, Secretary of the Ministry of Education Thilaka Jayasundara, and other senior officials from the Ministry of Education.
– Prime Minister’s Media Division
