Decisions on education must prioritise children’s best interests: PM (opens original article in a new tab)

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated education decisions should prioritize children's best interests, emphasizing quality education through co-curricular activities and overall development. A provincial education plan for 2026-2030 was discussed, focusing on improving academic standards, student welfare, and data management to increase enrollment and develop resilient learners.

• Prime Minister emphasized education decisions must prioritize children's best interests
• Education quality should include co-curricular activities and overall development
• Provincial education plan aims to improve academic standards and student welfare