The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 5 February 2026 ·Oral question: Ministry Statements: University Vacancies and Educational Opportunities

Education

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Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said corrective action is being taken at Gampaha Wickramarachchi University following a UGC-appointed expert committee report, after programmes had been opened without proper approvals and students were left vulnerable, stressing that the process is not political. She stated that around 1,500 smart boards are being distributed this year to secondary schools under a circular, and that parents should not be asked to contribute money for them. She also said curriculum decisions are made by experts, with technology introduced in Grades 1–5 in an age-appropriate, integrated manner rather than as a separate ICT subject.

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¶ 01 I have already tabled a report on Gampaha Wickramarachchi University. The Hon. Leader knows this. The institution had opened various degree and postgraduate programmes improperly, without correct decisions, leaving students vulnerable. We are acting to correct, based on directives of a UGC-appointed expert committee; this is not a political decision.

¶ 02 On smart boards, we have begun distributing about 1,500 this year; a circular has been issued. There is no need to collect money from parents; if that happens, it must stop immediately—we are rolling out smart boards to all secondary schools.

¶ 03 Curriculum decisions are made by experts, not political parties. For Grades 1–5, we introduce technology in an age-appropriate, integrated manner—not as a separate ICT subject—following expert guidance and global discussion on child safety, exposure levels and timing.

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Source: Hansard, Thursday, 5 February 2026 ·No. 23269 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 5 February 2026. No. 23269. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/12978