Make 2025 a year that realizes the aspirations of the people through honoring commitments
The Minister of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stressed the importance of fulfilling the people’s hopes by sticking to the promises made as public servants in 2025.
This statement was made by the Prime Minister during the kick-off of the new year at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, along with its Vocational Education Division and the University Grants Commission. While visiting, the Prime Minister toured all sections of the ministry and discussed the challenges faced by officials in their roles.
In her speech, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said:
“Nation-building cannot be achieved by the government, party, or political authority alone. It requires the collective effort of all citizens and sectors of society.
As public servants, you have a special duty to serve the people. The Clean Sri Lanka initiative is not just about keeping the environment clean, but also about changing societal mindsets. The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education plays a crucial role in this transformation.
To improve the perception of public service and make it a system that solves the people’s problems, we must promote a positive image of public service. A key goal of the government is to elevate vocational education to a central position in the education system.
We have given you the opportunity to work diligently. The government will fully support and protect public servants dedicated to rebuilding the country.
To provide a quality education system for the nation’s children, we must foster an intellectual transformation through education. Many of the institutions that can drive this change are housed within the Ministry of Education. The objective is not just to produce graduates for jobs, but to cultivate individuals who can serve as intellectual and cultural forces capable of transforming the country.”
State Minister Dr. Madura Seneviratne, Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, Additional Secretaries, and a group of department heads and officials attended the event.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya emphasized the importance of fulfilling the hopes of the people by adhering to pledges made as public servants in 2025. During the inauguration of the new year at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education, the Prime Minister addressed the challenges faced by officials and highlighted the need for collective effort to build a country. The Clean Sri Lanka program aims to transform societal attitudes, and the Ministry holds a responsibility in this transformation. Vocational education is to play a central role in the education system, leading to the cultivation of graduates who can serve as intellectual and cultural forces for the country.
