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Sitting of Tuesday, 3 June 2025

10th Parliament· 23 debates· 181 speeches· 56 speakers

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  15. 15 Oral question Private Notice Question: Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute Autonomous Status 12 speeches
    • The Hon. Speaker procedural
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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Hon. Ravi Karunanayake raised a point of order directed to the Minister concerning a procedural matter. The intervention was brief and did not set out further details, proposals, or substantive arguments.

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    • The Hon. Ravi Karunanayake NDF

      AI summary Ravi Karunanayake briefly interjected to say that if the relevant Minister provides an answer, there would be no issue. His remark appears to press for a ministerial response to resolve the matter under discussion.

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    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Under Standing Order 27(2), Sivagnanam Shritharan questioned the Prime Minister and Minister of Education on the status of the Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute in Kilinochchi, established with German assistance for war-affected youth in Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu. He raised concerns over the absence of Gazette recognition, staff shortages, reduced cadre, incomplete hostel facilities, alleged loss of autonomy through linkage to the Colombo German Technical Training Institute, and language and management issues affecting students. He requested details on current enrolment by ethnicity and course, ongoing programmes, reasons for the delayed Gazette notification, and timelines to address resource and staffing gaps and enable the institute to function independently in Kilinochchi.

      EducationEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Full speech →
    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya responded that the Sri Lanka-German Technical Training Institute in Kilinochchi has not been granted autonomy and currently operates under the Colombo CGTTI framework, which the Government says preserves recognized certification standards. She provided student enrolment figures by ethnicity and NVQ level, outlined the courses offered and admission procedures, and noted that legal amendments would be required to make the institute autonomous under Act No. 15 of 2017. She said student welfare, hostel facilities, infrastructure and staffing issues had been identified, with funds allocated in Budget 2025 and further allocations planned for Budget 2026 to improve facilities and complete hostel construction, while recruitment proposals are under consideration.

      Public FinanceEducationInfrastructure Full speech →
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    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan thanked the Prime Minister for responding on efforts to make the National Institute of Education autonomous, while noting that no specific timeline had been given. He urged that the appointment of a Principal to the Institute be conducted through an open, transparent application process rather than through an internal appointment. He also highlighted the difficulties faced by people from the North and East in accessing national management and diploma courses offered at the Maharagama-based Institute.

      EducationCorruption & Governance Reform Full speech →
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    • The Hon. Sivagnanam Shritharan ITAK

      AI summary Sivagnanam Shritharan asked for a timeframe for completing the procedures to make the German Technical Training Institute an autonomous institution.

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    • The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya JJB

      AI summary Clearance from the Department of Management Services has been sought for new recruitments, with discussions ongoing. On the proposal to make the Kilinochchi institute autonomous, the Minister said the Government is considering whether such institutes should operate independently or remain affiliated to CGTTI, noting both operational and recognition-related implications. She stated no timeline can be given, as autonomy would require an amendment to the Act, and the Attorney-General’s opinion and Cabinet approval will be sought before a decision is made.

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