Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna, M.P.

Jathika Jana balawegaya (JJB)· Nuwara - Eliya

Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education

Profession: Medical Doctor

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Speeches 125 #36 of 225·#17 in party

Attendance 5/8 days present (of recorded)

Speech history

125 speeches

7 February 2025 AI summary A Cabinet Sub-Committee has been appointed to address the absorption of Development Officers currently engaged in teaching into the Teachers’ Service. The Minister stated that the Committee will also consider diploma-holders and unemployed graduates, and that concrete measures are expected to be reported to the House within two to three weeks with the aim of providing a fair and prompt solution. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions EmploymentEducation Read →
7 February 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister acknowledged that some B.Ed. graduates have not yet been recruited into the Teachers’ Service despite discussions on the issue. He stated that recruitment will be pursued through Provincial Councils as vacancies arise and that swift action will be taken to absorb the remaining qualified graduates. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions EducationEmployment Read →
7 February 2025 AI summary Four universities currently offer Bachelor of Education degrees: Colombo, Peradeniya, Eastern University and the Open University of Sri Lanka, with specified annual intakes across primary education, general education, drama and theatre, special needs education and natural sciences. Admissions are conducted through UGC-based selection, direct A/L-based entry for Colombo’s Primary Education programme from 2024, and competitive examination for Open University programmes. The Minister stated that B.Ed. programmes will be conducted through Faculties of Education to strengthen competencies in Science, Mathematics, ICT and related subjects, with plans to increase intakes by improving staffing and student facilities such as canteens and hostels. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Education Read →
7 February 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education stated that he was providing the answer to a Question raised by Hon. Kins Nelson. No substantive details of the answer or policy position are included in the provided speech excerpt. Oral Answers to Questions and Second Round Questions Education Read →
5 February 2025 AI summary The Deputy Minister argued that Sri Lanka’s health system requires continuous and effective management, not ad hoc responses, because failures in management have contributed to its gradual deterioration over many years. He said the problems predate the current administration and stressed that proper implementation of existing laws, particularly the PMIR Act, is necessary to regulate private hospitals and medical institutions according to quality standards. Adjournment Debate: Monaragala Health Sector Issues Healthcare Read →