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Sitting of Monday, 24 November 2025

10th Parliament· 19 debates· 213 speeches· 72 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question: Jaffna College of Technology Infrastructure (Q.3) 6 speeches
    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran questioned the Prime Minister and Minister of Education on infrastructure, curriculum and staffing issues in vocational education, specifically at the Jaffna and Vavuniya Colleges of Technology. He asked whether unsafe buildings at Jaffna College of Technology would be renovated or replaced, whether funds had been allocated, when outdated automotive syllabi would be updated to include hybrid and modern vehicle technologies, and what steps would be taken to provide modern machinery and recruit qualified lecturers. He also sought clarification on how the Government ensures equal quality of vocational training across the country.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Hewage - Deputy Minister of Vocational Education JJB

      AI summary Only one building roof at the Jaffna College of Technology is reported to be dilapidated, and funds are to be allocated in 2026 for renovations. For 2025, Rs. 3.5 million has been allocated to Jaffna College of Technology and Rs. 3.149 million to Vavuniya Technical College for infrastructure works, with some projects completed and others ongoing. Facilities for hybrid and modern vehicle repair courses have been installed, curricula are periodically updated under NVQ standards, and 2026 procurement is being arranged for colleges lacking modern equipment. Approval has also been obtained to recruit 100 permanent and 100 contract instructors, while course quality and uniform certification are regulated by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission.

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    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran asked whether Budget 2026 includes funding to rehabilitate the damaged main hall and roof of the Vavuniya College of Technology. He referred to the provision of third-level training centres to Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi and Jaffna about six weeks earlier, during which the damage was observed, and requested details of any planned projects.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB

      AI summary Rs. 2,000 million has been allocated in 2026 to upgrade 50 institutions islandwide. Funds are also intended to be allocated for upgrading the Vavuniya institution referred to by the Member.

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    • The Hon. Mayilvaganam Jegatheeswaran JJB

      AI summary The member raised concerns about staff shortages in vocational training institutions, specifically VTA and NAITA, and noted that Mannar is served through the NAITA office in Vavuniya. He asked whether a separate NAITA office could be established for Mannar and whether new labour market-oriented courses had been introduced during the year to improve youth employment prospects.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB

      AI summary Vocational education is planned to be introduced at school level from next year, requiring restructuring of the existing institutional system. The response notes problems of overlapping institutions in the same city and staff shortages, with approvals obtained for significant recruitment to deploy staff where needed. Changes to NAITA are also expected within the next year.

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