The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya
Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya stated that the 2026 education reform allocations aim to address resource gaps in secondary schools, including laboratories, IT connectivity, equipment, devices, and smart classrooms. She said facilities had been assessed and would be provided in phases, with all secondary schools targeted to receive at least one smart classroom and adequate connectivity by year-end through negotiations with internet service providers. She also noted that identified schools would receive special support and that provinces would receive funds in addition to Line Ministry allocations.
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Machine-translated from Sinhala / Tamil / English¶ 01 One pillar of the reforms targets bridging resource gaps. We have allocated funds in 2026 specifically for labs, IT connectivity, equipment and devices. We have assessed secondary schools lacking facilities and are phasing provision. All secondary schools are to have at least one smart classroom, and by year-end we aim for adequate connectivity; we are negotiating with ISPs. Lab and other facilities will be provided in phases, with special support to identified schools. Provinces also receive funds in addition to Line Ministry allocations.
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- Hansard, Wednesday, 4 March 2026 ·No. 23360 ·English daily/uncorrected Hansard
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Cite as: The Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya. 10th Parliament, Parliament of Sri Lanka. Hansard, 4 March 2026. No. 23360. Politick, https://staging.politick.io/lk/speeches/13370