Prime Minister says Jaffna a centre of good education

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, says Jaffna has always been a centre of good education.

She said this while speaking at an event at Jaffna Hindu College.

During the visit, the Prime Minister engaged in a cordial discussion with students and teachers and toured the school’s museum, which showcases the institution?s rich Hindu cultural heritage, the Prime Minister’s office said.

“Jaffna Hindu College is one of Sri Lanka?s most prominent schools, with a long-standing history. The report detailing the school’s achievements is highly commendable. The transparency demonstrated in the school?s financial management serves as an exemplary model for other institutions. As a government, we prioritize education and are committed to introducing transformational reforms in the sector,” she said.

The Prime Minister noted that the Principal of the school had highlighted how the prevalence of tuition classes has significantly increased.

“We acknowledge that the tuition industry has flourished due to shortcomings in the education system. To address this, we must ensure that schools provide an exceptional standard of education, reducing the reliance on tuition. Our objective is to offer a high-quality education not only to students of Jaffna Hindu College but to every child in Sri Lanka,” she added.

The Prime Minister also participated in the 25th anniversary celebration of the National College of Education in Kopai, Jaffna.

Speaking here she said that a high-quality education system is essential to achieving our national aspirations and fostering a truly civilized and developed country.

The Prime Minister said that the Government has initiated the process of implementing qualitative reforms in the country’s education system. (Colombo Gazette)