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PM Announces Plans to Strengthen Education

Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says a formal mechanism is being developed to recruit highly qualified and skilled personnel into the education system. She made these remarks yesterday while attending the ceremony to hand over a newly constructed two-storey building to students at Kadawalawawa Maha Vidyalaya. The government has spent approximately Rs. 55 million on the construction of the building. The Prime Minister said the main objective of the education reforms being introduced this year is to produce citizens equipped with knowledge, skills and strong values. She added that the aim is to develop students who can apply their knowledge in practical situations, solve social problems and create innovations. She further noted that the existing education system had placed greater emphasis on imparting knowledge and preparing students for examinations. Accordingly, several initiatives are being implemented, including the introduction of new curricula, teacher training and the development of school infrastructure. The Prime Minister added that the government expects to make a substantial investment in transforming the education sector next year.