Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Prime Minister, stresses importance of implementing a unified education system
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, also the Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, highlighted the significance of establishing a unified education system for all children in the country under a common examination framework. She emphasized that education is a top priority for the government and plays a crucial role in driving the nation’s progress.
Addressing a meeting with provincial education heads at Temple Trees yesterday (2), the Prime Minister laid out the government’s vision for a transformative era. She 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 emphasized that education is essential in shaping the human resources needed for the country’s renaissance. She also called for a holistic approach to addressing challenges in the sector, including the necessity for professional teacher training programs, addressing staff shortages in the Educational Administrative Service, and enhancing nutrition programs for children.
Key stakeholders present at the meeting included Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Madura Seneviratne, Secretary to the Prime Minister Pradeep Saputhanthree, Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Mr. Nalaka Kaluwewa, Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Education Secretaries, Provincial Education Directors, and other officials.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of a unified education system with a common examination framework for all children in the country. Education is a priority for the government and plays a key role in national progress. At a meeting with provincial education heads, she outlined the government’s vision for a transformative era, stressing the need for agreement and understanding to avoid crises. She highlighted the importance of aligning policy decisions with national objectives and addressing challenges in the education sector, such as teacher training, staff shortages, and nutrition programs for children. Key stakeholders at the meeting included Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Madura Seneviratne and other officials.
