Prime Minister Briefs Buddhist Prelates on New Education Reforms

21-Jun-2026

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Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya has stated that substantial funds have already been allocated by the Government for future development projects, including the reconstruction of areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah.

However, she noted that the current challenge lies in securing sufficient technical personnel required to carry out the construction work.

The Prime Minister made these remarks during meetings with the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters.

During her visit to the Malwathu Maha Viharaya in Kandy, she met the Most Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Sumangala Mahanayake Thera, along with Anunayake Theras Niyangoda Vijithasiri Nayake Thera and Dimbulkumbure Wimaladhamma Nayake Thera.

She subsequently met Most Venerable Warakagoda Gnanarathana Mahanayake Thera of the Asgiriya Chapter and Anunayake Thera Narampanawa Ananda Nayake Thera.

The Prime Minister briefed the prelates on the current status of the new education reforms and stated that teacher recruitment would be carried out to address the existing shortage of teachers.

She further noted that answer scripts from the recent teacher recruitment examination are currently being evaluated and that successful candidates would be recruited immediately following the practical examination process.

Several Members of Parliament and Ministry officials, including Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, attended the event.