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Sitting of Thursday, 21 May 2026

10th Parliament· 21 debates· 196 speeches· 66 speakers

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  8. 8 Oral question Oral Question Q.1371/2025: Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme 6 speeches
    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary The member asked the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education for details on the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme. She sought information on its commencement date, original objectives, annual numbers of student beneficiaries, the implementing insurance company, and the Government’s current position on continuing or managing the scheme.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB

      AI summary On behalf of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Nalin Hewage provided details on the Suraksha Student Insurance Scheme, launched on 1 October 2017 to support students facing illness, accidents or disabilities and improve access to treatment and school attendance. He set out annual beneficiary numbers, identified the contracted insurers for each period, and noted that the scheme was not in operation from 2 December 2022 to 30 June 2024. He stated that the current scheme will run until 31 August 2027 and that the Government intends to continue the insurance mechanism in future years to benefit more schoolchildren.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Welcomed the continuation of the Suraksha student insurance scheme introduced in 2017, while urging that it be updated to meet current needs. She raised concerns about delays in claims caused by the requirement for principals’ signatures and proposed a fixed time limit for processing. She also requested an increase in the annual outpatient medicine allowance, arguing that the current Rs. 20,000 limit is inadequate given higher medicine prices.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB

      AI summary Student insurance was described as a beneficial scheme that provides relief to students, while acknowledging that it has shortcomings. The Ministry of Education is studying the issue and intends to submit a special Cabinet Paper, during which members’ suggestions may be considered.

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    • The Hon. (Mrs.) Chamindranee Kiriella, Attorney-at-Law SJB

      AI summary Chamindranee Kiriella asked the Minister for details on the Government’s policy commitment to establish a government primary school within three kilometres of every child’s home. She specifically sought the approximate number of such new schools that had been started.

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    • The Hon. Nalin Hewage JJB

      AI summary Hon. Nalin Hewage said the Government intends to strengthen schools close to children’s homes to reduce long-distance travel, citing cases of students travelling 60-70 km for education. He stated that around Rs. 1,700 crore has been allocated to state education over the last two Budgets and that these funds will be used to develop village schools with adequate physical and human resources. He also noted plans to consolidate or merge schools where appropriate to create a stronger local school system.

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