The Hon. (Dr.) Madhura Senevirathna - Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education

The Deputy Minister acknowledged problems in teacher placements between National and Provincial schools, particularly in districts with few National Schools, where teachers may receive undesirable appointments. He said cross-category transfers remain difficult despite service requirements, and stated that forthcoming education reforms would introduce subject-wise, systematic teacher deployment. He also noted that the transfer policy is under review to reduce these issues and place teachers in nearby schools where possible.