The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education

Jathika Jana balawegaya· Colombo· 4 March 2026 ·Oral question: Oral Question: Government Printing Department Vacancies and Qualifications

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The Prime Minister stated that selected individuals would be appointed under agreements and bonds, with compliance mechanisms in place. She said the policy mirrors practices in other countries that identify top talent for specialized training, and is intended to address existing skills or capacity gaps.

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¶ 01 We select them under agreements and bonds. We will ensure compliance. Many countries headhunt and place top talent in specialized training; we are adopting similar measures to bridge current gaps.

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Source: Hansard, Wednesday, 4 March 2026 ·No. 23360 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya - Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 4 March 2026. No. 23360. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/13344